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waning

 

[ หˆweษชnษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

decrease in size

Waning refers to the process of gradually decreasing in size, amount, or intensity. It is often used to describe the phases of the moon when it transitions from a full moon to a new moon. During this period, the visible illuminated portion of the moon decreases each night. The waning phase signifies a period of decline or reduction, which can also be applied metaphorically to other contexts such as emotions or popularity.

Synonyms

declining, diminishing, fading, receding

Examples of usage

  • The moon is waning this week, leading up to the new moon.
  • Her enthusiasm for the project was waning as deadlines approached.
  • The waning interest in the event prompted organizers to rethink their strategy.

Translations

Translations of the word "waning" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น minguante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฎ เคนเฅ‹เคคเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abnehmend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menurun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะผะตะฝัˆะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ malejฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆธ›ๅฐ‘ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcroissant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ decreciente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท azalan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ค„์–ด๋“œ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ุงู‚ุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ubรฝvajรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ubรบdajรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡ๅฐ‘็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ manjลกanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ minnka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะทะฐะนั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒชแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ azalan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ disminuyendo

Etymology

The word 'waning' originates from the Old English term 'wanian', which means 'to lessen or diminish'. Its roots can be traced further back to the Proto-Germanic word '*wanล', meaning 'to be lacking or to diminish'. The term has been used in the context of the moon's phases since the 14th century, reflecting the natural cycles observed in the sky. Over time, 'waning' also gained metaphorical meanings, describing any gradual reduction in quantity or intensity in diverse fields such as emotions, trends, or even relationships. The waxing and waning cycle of the moon has long been a focal point of folklore and agricultural practices, underscoring the connection between celestial movements and human activity.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,374, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.