Slippage

Pronunciation: /ˈslɪpɪdʒ/

Definitions of slippage

noun the amount or extent of slipping or sliding that occurs

Example Sentences

A1 I almost had a slippage on the wet floor.

A2 The slippage of the stock market caused panic among investors.

B1 There was a slippage in the company's quarterly earnings report.

B2 The construction project experienced slippage in the timeline due to unforeseen delays.

C1 The slippage in negotiations led to a breakdown in diplomatic relations.

C2 The slippage of the glacier was a clear sign of the effects of climate change.

Examples of slippage in a Sentence

formal The construction project experienced slippage due to unforeseen weather conditions.

informal There was some slippage in the schedule because of the delays in material delivery.

slang The slippage in our plans messed everything up.

figurative Her slippage in focus caused her to make several mistakes in the presentation.

Grammatical Forms of slippage

• plural: slippages
• comparative: more slippage
• superlative: most slippage
• present tense: slippage
• future tense: will slip
• perfect tense: has slipped
• continuous tense: is slipping
• singular: slippage
• positive degree: slippage
• infinitive: to slip
• gerund: slipping
• participle: slipped

Origin and Evolution of slippage

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'slippage' originated from the Middle English word 'slippen' which means to slide or glide.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'slippage' has evolved to refer to the act of slipping or sliding out of place, especially in a gradual or unnoticed manner. It is commonly used in various fields such as engineering, finance, and everyday language to describe the movement or displacement of objects or ideas.