0%

curtailing

C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /kɚ-/
    • /kəˈteɪl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /kɚ-/

Definition of curtailing word

  • noun curtailing Present participle of curtail. 1

Information block about the term

Parts of speech for Curtailing

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

curtailing popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

curtailing usage trend in Literature

This diagram is provided by Google Ngram Viewer

Synonyms for curtailing

noun curtailing

  • deflation — Deflation is a reduction in economic activity that leads to lower levels of industrial output, employment, investment, trade, profits, and prices.
  • tensing — stretched tight, as a cord, fiber, etc.; drawn taut; rigid.
  • contraction — When a woman who is about to give birth has contractions, she experiences a very strong, painful tightening of the muscles of her womb.

Top questions with curtailing

  • what does curtailing mean?
  • what is curtailing?

See also

Matching words

Was this page helpful?
Yes No
Thank you for your feedback! Tell your friends about this page
Tell us why?