Diminishing

Pronunciation: /dɪˈmɪnɪʃɪŋ/

Definitions of diminishing

verb diminishing - present participle of the verb diminish, meaning to make or become smaller or less

Example Sentences

A1 The number of cookies on the plate is diminishing.

A2 She noticed her energy levels diminishing as the day went on.

B1 The company's profits have been diminishing over the past few quarters.

B2 The impact of climate change on the environment is diminishing biodiversity.

C1 The diminishing resources in the region have led to increased competition among the local communities.

C2 The diminishing returns on investment have forced the company to reevaluate its business strategy.

Examples of diminishing in a Sentence

formal The diminishing resources have led to a decrease in productivity.

informal The diminishing stock prices are causing a lot of worry among investors.

slang The party was a total bust with the diminishing number of guests showing up.

figurative Her diminishing interest in the project was evident from her lack of participation.

Grammatical Forms of diminishing

• past tense: diminished
• plural: diminishings
• comparative: more diminishing
• superlative: most diminishing
• present tense: diminishes
• future tense: will diminish
• perfect tense: has diminished
• continuous tense: is diminishing
• singular: diminishing
• positive degree: diminishing
• infinitive: to diminish
• gerund: diminishing
• participle: diminished

Origin and Evolution of diminishing

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'diminishing' originated from the Latin word 'diminuere', which means 'to make smaller'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'diminishing' has retained its original meaning of making something smaller, but has also been used in a metaphorical sense to indicate a decrease in quantity, importance, or value.