tapering

Từ điển WordNet v3.1 - WordNet Dictionary

I - noun

the act of gradually lowering the size or amount
- the doctor prescribed the tapering of the dose
• Derivationally related forms:
taper
• Hypernyms:
lowering

II - adjective

1. gradually decreasing until little remains
• Syn:
dwindling, tapering off
• Similar to:
decreasing
2. becoming gradually narrower
- long tapering fingers
- trousers with tapered legs
• Syn:
tapered, narrowing
• Similar to:
narrow

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  dwindling, tapering off, tapered, narrowing