waning (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 11
def a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent
examples the waning of his enthusiasm was obvious
the waxing and waning of the moon
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Hypernym decrease, lessening, drop-off
Antonym waning → waxing
Derivationally related form waning → wane
Derivationally related form waning → wane; waning → wane
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Hyponym decrease, lessening, drop-off
Antonym waxing → waning
Derivationally related form wane → waning
Derivationally related form wane → waning; wane → waning

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