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Dropping: meaning, definitions and examples

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dropping

 

[ ˈdrɒpɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

action

To let or make (something) fall vertically.

Synonyms

decline, descend, fall, plummet

Examples of usage

  • He was dropping stones into the water.
  • The pilot was dropping bombs on the target.
Context #2 | Noun

finance

A sudden, rapid, and usually temporary decline in the value or price of a stock or a market.

Synonyms

decline, decrease, plunge, slump

Examples of usage

  • The dropping of the stock prices caused panic among investors.
  • The market experienced a significant dropping last week.
Context #3 | Noun

liquid

A very small quantity of liquid that falls or is produced in a more or less spherical mass.

Synonyms

bead, drip, drop, globule

Examples of usage

  • There were rain droppings on the window.
  • He could hear the droppings of water from the leaky faucet.

Word origin

The word 'dropping' originated from the Middle English word 'droppen' and has evolved over time to its current form in modern English. The concept of dropping has been present in various languages and cultures throughout history, symbolizing the act of letting something fall or decline. It has become a common term used in everyday language, particularly in describing the action of falling or decreasing rapidly.

See also: drop, droplet, droplets, dropped, dropper, droppings, drops.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,580 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.