diminishing

• يصف ما يصبح مع الوقت أقلّ أو أضعف أو أقلّ أهمية.

Describes something that is becoming smaller, weaker, or less important over time.

1. Becoming smaller or lessB2formal

   Gradually decreasing in size, amount, or intensity.

   متناقص

   • The diminishing returns of the investment worried the shareholders.
   • He noticed a diminishing interest in the subject among students.
   • The sound of the train was diminishing as it moved away.

   المرادفاتdecreasingdwindlingebbingfadinglesseningrecedingshrinkingsubsidingwaning

   الأضدادexpandinggrowingincreasingmountingrising

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تقليل شيء أو إضعافه أو تصغيره أو خفضه. ويشمل معاني النقصان والتضاؤل والانحسار تدريجيًا.

A verb used to indicate the act of making or becoming less, smaller, or weaker.

1. Reduce in size or amountB2formal

   To make or become smaller, fewer, or less.

   ينقص

   • The storm's intensity began to diminish as it moved inland.
   • Over time, the population of the village diminished significantly.
   • The company's profits diminished due to increased competition.

   المرادفاتabatecurtailcutdecreasedwindlelessenlowerminimizereduceshrink

   الأضدادaugmentenlargeexpandgrowincrease

2. Lessen in importance or valueB2formal

   To cause something to seem less important or valuable.

   التقليل من الشأن

   • His constant criticism diminished her confidence.
   • The scandal did not diminish his popularity among supporters.
   • We should not diminish the contributions of our volunteers.

   المرادفاتbelittledemeandepreciatedevaluedisparagedowngrademinimizetrivialize

   الأضدادaugmentenhancemagnify