tapering (Meaning)
tapering (n)
the act of gradually lowering the size or amount
tapering (s)
becoming gradually narrower
gradually decreasing until little remains
tapering (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Taper
tapering (a.)
Becoming gradually smaller toward one end.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tapering
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tapering Sentence Examples
- The tapering of her hips formed a graceful curve.
- The medication's dosage was gradually tapered off over several weeks.
- The tapered edges of the sailcloth fluttered in the breeze.
- The once-loud thunderclap tapered into a distant rumble.
- The financial crisis led to a tapering of consumer spending.
- The doctor recommended a tapered exercise program for the patient.
- The mountain's summit tapered into a narrow peak.
- The relationship between the two friends had been tapering off for some time.
- The tapered sides of the pencil made it easy to write with precision.
- The tapered leg of the table added a touch of elegance to the room.
FAQs About the word tapering
the act of gradually lowering the size or amount, becoming gradually narrower, gradually decreasing until little remainsof Taper, Becoming gradually smaller tow
falling, subsiding,decreasing, easing, shrinking, diminishing, declining, moderating, racheting (down), falling away
escalating, enlarging, swelling, expanding, soaring, intensifying, swelling, burgeoning, mushrooming, building
The tapering of her hips formed a graceful curve.
The medication's dosage was gradually tapered off over several weeks.
The tapered edges of the sailcloth fluttered in the breeze.
The once-loud thunderclap tapered into a distant rumble.
