Pronunciation: /ˈvænɪʃɪŋ/

Definitions of vanishing

verb present participle form of the verb 'vanish', meaning to disappear suddenly or completely

Example Sentences

A1 The magician made the rabbit disappear by vanishing it into thin air.

A2 The snowflakes were vanishing quickly as they landed on the warm ground.

B1 The evidence seemed to be vanishing before the detective's eyes.

B2 The artist created a stunning painting with a vanishing point perspective.

C1 The CEO's reputation was vanishing due to the scandal surrounding the company.

C2 The ancient civilization seemed to be vanishing from history as more artifacts were uncovered.

adjective describing a process or event that disappears or fades away quickly

Example Sentences

A1 The magician made the rabbit disappear by vanishing it into thin air.

A2 The vanishing sun signaled the end of the day.

B1 The vanishing footprints in the sand puzzled the detectives.

B2 The vanishing act of the thief left the police baffled.

C1 The vanishing glaciers are a stark reminder of climate change.

C2 The artist's vanishing perspective technique created a sense of depth in the painting.

Examples of vanishing in a Sentence

formal The vanishing of certain species is a concerning issue in the field of conservation biology.

informal Have you noticed the vanishing of old buildings in our neighborhood?

slang I can't believe how fast the snacks are vanishing at this party!

figurative Her smile was like a vanishing dream, fleeting yet unforgettable.

Grammatical Forms of vanishing

past tense

vanished

plural

vanishings

comparative

more vanishing

superlative

most vanishing

present tense

vanishes

future tense

will vanish

perfect tense

has vanished

continuous tense

is vanishing

singular

vanishing

positive degree

vanishing

infinitive

vanish

gerund

vanishing

participle

vanished

Origin and Evolution of vanishing

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old French and Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'vanishing' originated from the Old French word 'vaniss-ant' which is derived from the Latin word 'vanescere' meaning 'to disappear'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'vanishing' has retained its original meaning of disappearing or ceasing to exist, but it has also been extended to describe things that are elusive or difficult to capture or understand.