Definition of receding Receding

/ɹɪsiˈdɪŋ/ - [riseeding] - re•ced•ing

We found 6 definitions of receding from 4 different sources.

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What does receding mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: recedings

receding - the act of becoming more distant
  recession
  withdrawal the act of withdrawing; "the withdrawal of French troops from Vietnam"
receding - a slow or gradual disappearance
  fadeout
  disappearance the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

Adjective

receding - (of a hairline e.g.) moving slowly back
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • receding (Verb)
    Present participle of recede.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • receding (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Recede

Part of speech

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  • receding, verb, gerund of recede (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

receding in sign language
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