slowing
- noun
- /ˈsloʊɪŋ/
- Age-related generalized slowing is now believed to exert much of its effect through working memory (Salthouse, 1994a).
- slowing of growth
- significant slowing
- slowing in the rate
We're no longer in need of slowing the spread of the virus.
- We're no longer in need of slowing the spread of the virus.
- Try it your best to prioritize slowing down, doing less but better.
- But what if slowing aging isn't enough for you?
Examples
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The slowing of traffic during rush hour can lead to significant delays for commuters.
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Partial protection seems to result in a slowing of the overall effect.
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The Indian Muslim population doubles every 25 years, and there is no sign of this slowing.
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Any significant slowing of economic growth rates in Malaysia or Indonesia would also increase Singapore's vulnerability.
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Decreases in the myelin sheath cause slowing of the conduction of electrical impulses in older neurons.
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The doctor explained that a slowing of the heart rate can indicate a serious health issue.
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The team noticed a slowing in their progress after the new rules were implemented.
Synonyms
A drop in amount or number
A time when activity or progress becomes slower than usual
A slowing down of speed or rate of change
A state when something moves or happens less quickly than usual
A decrease in amount, size, or strength
A slowing down that makes progress take longer
Becoming smaller or less over time until almost gone
A slow decrease in size, number, or strength
A small reduction in an amount or number
A change when something becomes less tight, strong, or intense
The slowing of data by an internet company on purpose
A drop in strength or level of something, like noise and excitement
Becoming slower or softer in music
Gradually make the music slower
Gradually play the music more slowly
Gradually becoming slower and softer in sound
A slow reduction in size or amount done in stages
Antonyms
How Fast
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Slowing comes from the old English word slow, which meant 'not quick', so picture a car easing off the gas and things that begin to move more slowly. So, Slowing means a 'reduction in speed' or pace.