Definition of Shrinking

1. Noun. Process or result of becoming less or smaller. "The material lost 2 inches per yard in shrinkage"

Exact synonyms: Shrinkage
Specialized synonyms: Compression, Condensation, Contraction
Generic synonyms: Decrease, Drop-off, Lessening
Derivative terms: Shrink, Shrink, Shrink

2. Noun. The act of becoming less.
Generic synonyms: Decrease, Diminution, Reduction, Step-down
Specialized synonyms: Miniaturisation, Miniaturization
Derivative terms: Shrink

Definition of Shrinking

1. shrink [v] - See also: shrink

Lexicographical Neighbors of Shrinking

shrimp Newburg
shrimp sauce
shrinal
shrine
shrined
shrines
shrining
shrink
shrink-wrapped
shrink-wrapped software
shrinkable
shrinkage
shrinkages
shrinker
shrinkers
shrinking (current term)
shrinking violet
shrinks
shrinkwrap
shrink back
shrink from
shris
shritch
shritched
shritches
shrive
shrive
shrived
shrivel
shrivel

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