Shrinking: meaning, definitions and examples
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shrinking
[ ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.