Definition of shrinking Shrinking

/ʃɹɪˈŋkɪŋ/ - [shringking] - shrink•ing

We found 7 definitions of shrinking from 4 different sources.

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What does shrinking mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: shrinkings

shrinking - process or result of becoming less or smaller; "the material lost 2 inches per yard in shrinkage"
  shrinkage
  lessening, drop-off, decrease the act of decreasing or reducing something
shrinking - the act of becoming less
  step-down, diminution, reduction, decrease the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original)
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • shrinking (Verb)
    Present participle of shrink.
  • shrinking (Adjective)
    Possessing the property of reducing in size or significance.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • shrinking (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Shrink
  • shrinking
    a. & n. from Shrink.

Part of speech

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  • shrinking, verb, gerund of shrink (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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