Definition of dwindling Dwindling

/dwɪˈndʌlɪŋ/ - [dwinduling] -

We found 6 definitions of dwindling from 4 different sources.

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What does dwindling mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: dwindlings

dwindling - a becoming gradually less; "there is no greater sadness that the dwindling away of a family"
  dwindling away
  lessening, drop-off, decrease the act of decreasing or reducing something

Adjective

dwindling - gradually decreasing until little remains
  tapering, tapering off
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • dwindling (Verb)
    Present participle of dwindle.
  • dwindling (Adjective)
    That is declining.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • dwindling (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Dwindle

Part of speech

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  • dwindling, verb, gerund of dwindle (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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