tapering - Master This Word
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tapering Word Meanings
- to become thinner or narrower gradually toward one end
- to reduce something gradually in stages (eg dose or spending)
- to decrease or fade gradually, often in preparation for stopping something
tapering Example Sentences
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tapering Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈteɪ.pə/
US
/ˈteɪ.pɚ/
tapering Word Etymology
(a) Root decomposition: root = taper + -ing; no prefix; the base 'taper' means to become thinner. (b) Historical origin: Old French taperer to Middle English taperen; origin uncertain. (c) Memory image: a candle being trimmed to a point, wax shaving away as it becomes thinner toward the flame.
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