diminishing
🇬🇧 UK/di'miniʃiŋ/🇺🇸 US/di'miniʃiŋ/
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Definitions
adj.
Gradually becoming smaller, fewer, or less important
逐渐减少的;递减的
n.
The process of becoming smaller or less
缩减;减少
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddinot, apart, away
+
ishsomewhat, resembling
+
ingcontinuous / action of
=diminishing
Example Sentences
- 1.
With diminishing returns, investing more money becomes less profitable.