Diminishing Meaning in English
word · lemma: diminish
dɪˈmɪnɪʃɪŋ
di-MIN-ish-ing
dɪmˈɪnɪʃɪŋ
di-MIN-ish-ing
Definition
Getting smaller, weaker, or less important over time; becoming reduced in size, amount, or strength.
Usage & Nuances
Often used as an adjective before nouns: 'diminishing returns', 'diminishing resources'. Implies a gradual or continuous reduction. Common in economic, scientific, and general contexts. Not used for a sudden or complete loss.
Spanish: disminuyendo - decrecientePortuguese (BR): diminuindo - decrescentePortuguese (PT): a diminuir - decrescenteChinese (Simplified): 减少的 - 递减的Chinese (Traditional): 減少的 - 遞減的Hindi: घटती हुई - कम होती हुईArabic: متناقص - متضائلBengali: হ্রাস পাচ্ছে - কমছেRussian: уменьшающийся - сокращающийсяJapanese: 減少している - 減っているVietnamese: giảm dần - suy giảmKorean: 줄어드는 - 감소하는Turkish: azalan - gittikçe azalanUrdu: کم ہوتی ہوئی - گھٹتی ہوئیIndonesian: menurun - berkurang
Example Sentences
The water in the lake is diminishing because of the hot weather.
basic
He noticed his energy was diminishing during the long run.
basic
There is a diminishing number of fish in the river.
basic
This medicine has diminishing effects if you take it too often.
natural
I'm worried about our diminishing resources for the project.
natural
With every passing year, my interest in the game is diminishing.
natural