vanishing (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈvænɪʃɪŋ/
Definition
The process of disappearing or ceasing to exist, often suddenly or mysteriously.
Examples
The vanishing of the ancient civilization remains a puzzle to historians.
He was fascinated by the vanishing point in perspective drawings.
The vanishing cream left her skin feeling smooth and invisible.
How to Use vanishing
- vanishing act (collocation)
- An act of disappearing suddenly and mysteriously. — "The politician's sudden resignation was a political vanishing act."
- vanishing point (collocation)
- The point in a drawing or painting where parallel lines seem to converge. — "The vanishing point in the artwork draws the viewer's eye into the distance."
- vanishing cream (collocation)
- A cosmetic that absorbs quickly and leaves no visible residue. — "He applied a vanishing cream to his face to combat dryness."
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