sinking
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B2
/ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
(sink)
object causing descent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sink' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sincan', where 'sincan' meant 'to become submerged'.
Historical Evolution
'sincan' transformed into the Middle English word 'sinken', and eventually became the modern English word 'sink'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to become submerged', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of something going down below the surface of water or another liquid.
The sinking of the Titanic was a tragic event.
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Verb 1
present participle of 'sink'.
The ship is sinking rapidly.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35