dwindling
|dwin/dling|
B2
/ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/
(dwindle)
gradual reduction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dwindle' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'dwinen,' where 'dwin-' meant 'to waste away.'
Historical Evolution
'dwinen' transformed into the modern English word 'dwindle' through gradual phonetic changes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to waste away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to become gradually less or smaller.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35