Shrinking: meaning, definitions and examples

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shrinking

 

[ ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

mental health

The process of becoming smaller or lesser in size, amount, intensity, or degree, especially when referring to feelings of fear, anxiety, or confidence.

Synonyms

decreasing, diminishing, reducing.

Examples of usage

  • Her shrinking confidence prevented her from speaking up in meetings.
  • The shrinking economy led to widespread job losses.
Context #2 | Noun

clothing industry

The reduction in the size of a fabric or garment resulting from washing, stretching, or other factors.

Synonyms

contracting, shrinkage, shrivel.

Examples of usage

  • The shrinking of the sweater made it too small to wear.

Translations

Translations of the word "shrinking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encolhimento

🇮🇳 सिकुड़ना

🇩🇪 Schrumpfen

🇮🇩 penyusutan

🇺🇦 зменшення

🇵🇱 kurczenie się

🇯🇵 縮小 (しゅくしょう)

🇫🇷 rétrécissement

🇪🇸 encogimiento

🇹🇷 küçülme

🇰🇷 수축 (縮小)

🇸🇦 انكماش

🇨🇿 zmenšování

🇸🇰 zmenšovanie

🇨🇳 缩小 (suōxiǎo)

🇸🇮 krčenje

🇮🇸 rýrnun

🇰🇿 кішірейту

🇬🇪 შემცირება

🇦🇿 kiçilmə

🇲🇽 encogimiento

Etymology

The word 'shrinking' originated from the Middle English word 'schrinken' meaning to contract or shrivel. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the idea of becoming smaller or diminishing in size or intensity. The concept of shrinking is commonly associated with various fields such as psychology, economics, and textiles, reflecting its versatile usage in different contexts.

See also: shrink, shrinkage, shrunk.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,815, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.