dwindle
|dwin-dle|
B2
/ˈdwɪndl/
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.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to waste away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to gradually become smaller or less.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39