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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-derived
dinot, apart, away
+
minexcavate, dig, extract minerals
+
ishsomewhat, resembling
+
ingcontinuous / action of
=diminishing

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    With diminishing returns, investing more money becomes less profitable.

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