Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
declining
adjective
/dɪˈklaɪ.nɪŋ/
Definition
The act of becoming smaller, fewer, or less; a gradual decrease.
Examples
- The number of attendees at the event has been declining each year.
- His health has been declining since the accident.
- The declining interest in print media is evident in today’s digital age.
Meaning
Declining refers to the process of diminishing in quality, quantity, or strength over time.
Synonyms
- decreasing
- worsening
- diminishing
- falling
- lessening
