adj
Uncommon
vanishing
Vanishing (adj) means Disappearing, or becoming increasingly rare. Example: “Handwritten letters are a vanishing tradition in the age of texting.”
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Disappearing, or becoming increasingly rare.
"Handwritten letters are a vanishing tradition in the age of texting."
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vanishing point
vanishing act
vanishing breed
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Rhymes for vanishing
fishing
dishing
phishing
swishing
perishing
finishing
punishing
polishing
ravishing
nourishing
publishing
furnishing
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Frequently asked questions
What does “vanishing” mean?
The word “vanishing” means disappearing, or becoming increasingly rare.
How do you use “vanishing” in a sentence?
Here is “vanishing” used in a sentence: “Handwritten letters are a vanishing tradition in the age of texting.”
What part of speech is “vanishing”?
“Vanishing” is an adjective.
Is “vanishing” a common word?
“Vanishing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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