Slowing: meaning, definitions and examples

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slowing

 

[ ˈsloʊɪŋ ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

action of reducing speed

Slowing refers to the act of reducing the speed of something. This can apply to both physical objects, such as vehicles or processes, and metaphorical contexts, such as feelings or events.

Synonyms

braking, decelerating, reducing speed.

Examples of usage

  • The car is slowing down as it approaches the traffic light.
  • She is slowing her pace to enjoy the scenery.
  • The economy is slowing due to recent changes in policy.
Context #2 | Adjective

describing reduced speed

In a more descriptive sense, slowing can also refer to something that is characterized by a decrease in speed or activity. This might refer to a slow-moving process or gradual changes in various contexts.

Synonyms

dawdling, delaying, lagging.

Examples of usage

  • The slowing trend in sales concerns the management.
  • There is a slowing trend in the population growth.
  • The project is experiencing slowing progress due to lack of resources.

Translations

Translations of the word "slowing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atrasando

🇮🇳 धीमा करना

🇩🇪 verlangsamen

🇮🇩 perlambatan

🇺🇦 уповільнення

🇵🇱 zwolnienie

🇯🇵 遅くする (osokuru)

🇫🇷 ralentissement

🇪🇸 ralentización

🇹🇷 yavaşlama

🇰🇷 느려짐 (neureojim)

🇸🇦 تباطؤ (tabatu')

🇨🇿 zpomalování

🇸🇰 spomalenie

🇨🇳 减缓 (jiǎnhuǎn)

🇸🇮 upočasnitev

🇮🇸 hæging

🇰🇿 баяулау (bayaulau)

🇬🇪 დაგვიანება (dagvianeba)

🇦🇿 yavaşlama

🇲🇽 ralentización

Etymology

The term 'slowing' originates from the Old English 'slawan,' meaning 'to slay, kill,' which evolved into its modern sense related to reducing speed. The word has been connected to the act of diminishing motion or activity since the early formation of the English language. The progressive or continuous form 'slowing' is derived from the verb 'slow,' which itself comes from the Proto-Germanic word '*slōwaz,' implying a lessened or reduced state. Over time, 'slow' and its derivatives have taken on various nuanced meanings in different contexts, including not just physical speed but also metaphorical usages like slowing thoughts or slowing actions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,123, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.