Associations to the word «Tapering»

Wiktionary

TAPERING, verb. Present participle of taper
TAPERING, noun. A tapered shape.

Dictionary definition

TAPERING, noun. The act of gradually lowering the size or amount; "the doctor prescribed the tapering of the dose".
TAPERING, adjective. Becoming gradually narrower; "long tapering fingers"; "trousers with tapered legs".
TAPERING, adjective. Gradually decreasing until little remains.

Wise words

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