Shrinking

//ˈʃɹɪŋkɪŋ//

Word Type

Noun

Verb

Adjective

The word "shrinking" can be used as noun, verb and adjective.

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Derived Terms

shrinking violet

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Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

decrease diminution drop-off lessening reduction step-down

Type Of (IsA)

becoming decrease

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