Tapering: Definition with Tapering Pictures and Photos

1. Adjective. Becoming gradually narrower. "Trousers with tapered legs"

Exact synonyms: Narrowing, Tapered
Similar to: Narrow

2. Noun. The act of gradually lowering the size or amount. "The doctor prescribed the tapering of the dose"

Generic synonyms: Lowering
Derivative terms: Taper

3. Adjective. Gradually decreasing until little remains.

Exact synonyms: Dwindling, Tapering Off
Similar to: Decreasing

1. a. Becoming gradually smaller toward one end.

1. Verb. (present participle of taper) ¹

2. Noun. A tapered shape. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

1. taper [v] - See also: taper

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