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diminishing
Diminishing (adjective) means becoming gradually smaller, weaker, or less. Example: “The company saw diminishing returns from its advertising budget.”
adjective
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Becoming gradually smaller, weaker, or less.
"The company saw diminishing returns from its advertising budget."
"His diminishing patience showed in his short replies."
How to use diminishing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGetting smaller or less over time.
Common pairings
diminishing returns
diminishing supply
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Word forms
- Plural
- diminishings
- Comparative
- more diminishing
- Superlative
- most diminishing
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The company saw _____ returns from its advertising budget.
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Rhymes for diminishing
fishing
dishing
phishing
swishing
vanishing
perishing
finishing
punishing
polishing
ravishing
nourishing
publishing
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Frequently asked questions
What does “diminishing” mean?
The word “diminishing” means becoming gradually smaller, weaker, or less. In plain terms, getting smaller or less over time.
How do you use “diminishing” in a sentence?
Here is “diminishing” used in a sentence: “The company saw diminishing returns from its advertising budget.”
What part of speech is “diminishing”?
“Diminishing” is an adjective.
Is “diminishing” a common word?
“Diminishing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
