Lessening (Noun)
Meaning
A change downward; "there was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided"; "there was a sharp drop-off in sales".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The lessening of his grip on reality was both frightening and heartbreaking to witness.
- The company experienced a significant lessening of profits due to increased competition in the market.
- The new medication led to a gradual lessening of pain and inflammation for the patient.
- As she recovered from her illness, there was a noticeable lessening of fatigue and weakness.
- The experts predicted a steady lessening of demand for fossil fuels as renewable energy sources become more viable.