Lessening: meaning, definitions and examples
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lessening
[ ˈlesənɪŋ ]
feeling
The act or process of making something less or smaller in degree or size.
Synonyms
decrease, diminution, reduction
Examples of usage
- The lessening of her anxiety was noticeable after she started practicing mindfulness.
- His constant support was a key factor in the lessening of her stress levels.
Translations
Translations of the word "lessening" in other languages:
🇵🇹 redução
🇮🇳 घटाव
🇩🇪 Verringerung
🇮🇩 pengurangan
🇺🇦 зменшення
🇵🇱 zmniejszenie
🇯🇵 減少 (げんしょう)
🇫🇷 réduction
🇪🇸 reducción
🇹🇷 azalma
🇰🇷 감소
🇸🇦 تخفيض
🇨🇿 snížení
🇸🇰 zníženie
🇨🇳 减少 (jiǎn shǎo)
🇸🇮 zmanjšanje
🇮🇸 minnkun
🇰🇿 азаю
🇬🇪 შემცირება
🇦🇿 azalma
🇲🇽 reducción
Word origin
The word 'lessening' originated from the verb 'lessen,' which can be traced back to Middle English 'lessenen,' from the Old English word 'lǣsian.' The concept of reducing or decreasing has been a fundamental aspect of human communication and action, leading to the development of various forms and derivatives of the word over time.
See also: less, lessee, lessen, lessened, lesser, lesson, lessons, lessor, unless.