tapering

• Describe algo que se vuelve gradualmente más estrecho o más pequeño hacia un extremo, como una punta o un cono. También puede referirse a una disminución progresiva en tamaño, grosor o intensidad.

Describes something that gradually becomes narrower or smaller towards one end.

1. Becoming gradually narrowerB2formal

   Describing something that narrows or reduces in width towards one end.

   que se estrecha gradualmente

   • The tapering path led through the dense forest.
   • She wore a dress with a tapering silhouette.
   • The tapering spire of the church could be seen from miles away.

   Sinónimosacicularacuminateattenuateattenuatedcone-shapedconicconicalfusiformnarrowingneedle-shaped

   Antónimosbroadeningexpandingwidening

2. Gradually decreasingB2formal

   Describing a process or quantity that slowly reduces until very little remains.

   disminución gradual

   • The tapering rainfall finally gave way to sunshine.
   • There was a tapering interest in the old tradition.
   • The company saw a tapering demand for its outdated product.

   Sinónimosdecreasingdiminishingdwindlingebbinglesseningsubsidingwaning

   Antónimosexpandinggrowingincreasingrisingwidening

• Sustantivo que denota la acción o el proceso de disminuir gradualmente el tamaño, grosor o cantidad, empleado a menudo en contextos como el ejercicio físico, las finanzas o la fabricación.

A noun referring to the act or process of gradually decreasing in size, thickness, or amount, often used in contexts like fitness, finance, or manufacturing.

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1. Gradual reductionB2formal

   The process of making something gradually smaller, narrower, or less in amount.

   reducción gradual

   • The tapering of the medication should be done under medical supervision.
   • The tapering of the budget helped the company save money.
   • The tapering of the road caused traffic to slow down.

   Sinónimoscontractiondecreasediminutionlesseningnarrowingreduction

   Antónimosenlargementexpansiongrowthincreasewidening

• Verbo que indica la acción de disminuir gradualmente en grosor, anchura o intensidad hacia un extremo.

A verb used to indicate the act of gradually decreasing in thickness, width, or intensity towards one end.

1. Diminish graduallyB2formal

   To become gradually smaller, narrower, or less intense.

   Disminuir gradualmente

   • The noise from the party began to taper off after midnight.
   • Her enthusiasm for the project tapered as the deadline approached.
   • The path tapers to a narrow trail near the summit.

   Sinónimosabatedeclinedecreasediminishdwindlelessennarrowshrinksubsidewane

   Antónimosexpandgrowincreaseintensifyswell

2. Give a point toB2formal

   To shape something so that it becomes narrower or pointed at one end.

   afinar en punta

   • The carpenter tapered the end of the wooden leg to fit the hole.
   • She carefully tapered the pencil with a sharp knife.
   • The tailor tapered the sleeves of the jacket for a better fit.

   Sinónimosattenuatenarrowpointsharpenthin

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