Definition of Waning

1. Noun. A gradual decrease in magnitude or extent. "The waxing and waning of the moon"

Generic synonyms: Decrease, Drop-off, Lessening
Derivative terms: Wane, Wane, Wane
Antonyms: Waxing

2. Adjective. (of the Moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon decreases. "After full moon comes the waning moon"
Antonyms: Waxing

Definition of Waning

1. n. The act or process of waning, or decreasing.

2. n. The act or process of waning, or decreasing.

Definition of Waning

1. Adjective. Becoming weaker or smaller. ¹

2. Adjective. Especially of the lunar phase as it shrinks when viewed from the Earth. ¹

3. Noun. The fact or act of becoming less or less intense. ¹

4. Noun. The fact or act of becoming smaller. ¹

5. Verb. (present participle of wane) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Waning

1. wane [v] - See also: wane

Lexicographical Neighbors of Waning

wango
wangs
wangteeth
wangtooth
wangun
wanguns
wanhope
wanhopes
wanhorn
waniand
wanier
waniest
wanigan
wanigans
waning (current term)
waning gibbous
waning moon
waning moons
wanings
wanion
wanions
wanked
wanked off
wanker's cramp

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