Weakening

Pronunciation: /ˈwikənɪŋ/

Definitions of weakening

verb the action of making or becoming weaker

Example Sentences

A1 The rope is weakening from all the pulling.

A2 She noticed the weakening of her phone's battery after using it all day.

B1 The company's financial situation is weakening due to the decrease in sales.

B2 The medication is slowly weakening the virus in his system.

C1 The weakening of diplomatic relations between the two countries is concerning.

C2 The weakening of her resolve to quit smoking was evident as she reached for a cigarette.

Examples of weakening in a Sentence

formal The economic indicators are showing signs of weakening, which is a cause for concern.

informal I think our team's performance is weakening as the season goes on.

slang Dude, have you noticed how much his game is weakening lately?

figurative The bond between them was weakening, and soon they drifted apart.

Grammatical Forms of weakening

• past tense: weakened
• plural: weakenings
• comparative: weaker
• superlative: weakest
• present tense: weaken
• future tense: will weaken
• perfect tense: have weakened
• continuous tense: weakening
• singular: weakening
• positive degree: weak
• infinitive: to weaken
• gerund: weakening
• participle: weakened

Origin and Evolution of weakening

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'weakening' originated from the Old English word 'wacnian' which means to become weak or feeble.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'weakening' has retained its original meaning of becoming weak or feeble, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe a decrease in strength or effectiveness.