noun
plummeting
Plummeting (noun) means a sudden, steep decline or fall. Example: “Investors panicked at the plummeting share price.”
noun
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A sudden, steep decline or fall.
"Investors panicked at the plummeting share price."
How to use plummeting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action of falling sharply and suddenly, often used for prices or statistics.
Common pairings
plummeting prices
plummeting temperatures
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Word forms
- Plural
- plummetings
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Rhymes for plummeting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “plummeting” mean?
The word “plummeting” means a sudden, steep decline or fall. In plain terms, the action of falling sharply and suddenly, often used for prices or statistics.
How do you use “plummeting” in a sentence?
Here is “plummeting” used in a sentence: “Investors panicked at the plummeting share price.”
What part of speech is “plummeting”?
“Plummeting” is a noun.
What is the meaning of plummeting?
"plummeting" (noun) means a sudden, steep decline or fall.
