|
Definition of Subsidence
1. Noun. An abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease). "His cancer is in remission"
Exact synonyms: Remission, Remittal
Generic synonyms: Abatement, Hiatus, Reprieve, Respite, Suspension
Specialized synonyms: Resolution
Derivative terms: Remit, Remit, Subside
Generic synonyms: Abatement, Hiatus, Reprieve, Respite, Suspension
Specialized synonyms: Resolution
Derivative terms: Remit, Remit, Subside
2. Noun. A gradual sinking to a lower level.
Exact synonyms: Settling, Subsiding
Generic synonyms: Sinking
Derivative terms: Settle, Subside, Subside
Generic synonyms: Sinking
Derivative terms: Settle, Subside, Subside
3. Noun. The sudden collapse of something into a hollow beneath it.
Definition of Subsidence
1. n. The act or process of subsiding.
Definition of Subsidence
1. Noun. The process of becoming less active or severe ¹
2. Noun. A sinking of something to a lower level, especially of part of the surface of the Earth due to underground excavation or seismic activity ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Subsidence
1. [n -S]