subsidence (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /səbˈsaɪdəns/

Definition

The gradual sinking or settling of the ground or a structure into a lower level.

Examples

• The city implemented new drainage regulations to prevent further subsidence in the historic district.

• Geologists monitored the area for signs of subsidence caused by excessive groundwater extraction.

• The building was condemned after structural engineers confirmed that the subsidence had compromised its integrity.

Synonyms of subsidence

Words with a similar meaning to subsidence:

• sinking
• settling
• collapse
• depression

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