Vanishing: meaning, definitions and examples

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vanishing

 

[ ˈvænɪʃɪŋ ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

magic

The act of disappearing suddenly or without a trace, often associated with magic tricks or illusions.

Synonyms

disappearance, disappearing, evanescence

Examples of usage

  • He performed a vanishing act on stage, leaving the audience in awe.
  • The magician's vanishing of the coin left everyone puzzled.
Context #2 | Adjective

resources

Gradually disappearing or becoming extinct, especially when referring to natural resources or species.

Synonyms

diminishing, disappearing, dwindling

Examples of usage

  • The vanishing forests are a major concern for environmentalists.
  • The vanishing species of animals need urgent conservation efforts.

Translations

Translations of the word "vanishing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desaparecimento

🇮🇳 गायब होना

🇩🇪 Verschwinden

🇮🇩 menghilang

🇺🇦 зникнення

🇵🇱 znikanie

🇯🇵 消失

🇫🇷 disparition

🇪🇸 desaparición

🇹🇷 kaybolma

🇰🇷 사라짐

🇸🇦 اختفاء

🇨🇿 mizení

🇸🇰 miznutie

🇨🇳 消失

🇸🇮 izginjanje

🇮🇸 hverfa

🇰🇿 жоғалу

🇬🇪 გაქრობა

🇦🇿 yoxolma

🇲🇽 desaparición

Etymology

The word 'vanishing' originated from the verb 'vanish,' which came into English in the late 14th century. It is derived from the Old French word 'vaniss-' and the Latin word 'vanescere,' both meaning 'to disappear' or 'to vanish.' Over time, 'vanishing' has been used to describe sudden disappearances, magical illusions, and the gradual extinction of resources or species.

See also: vanished, vanishment.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,265, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.