Word
vanishing
Phoneticsvan·ish·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈvænɪʃɪŋ/
UK/vˈænɪʃɪŋ/
Definition
adj. disappearing or becoming impossible to see. You use this to describe something that is slowly going away until it is gone.
adj. becoming invisible or ceasing to exist; decreasing rapidly in number or presence. Often used as a participial adjective to describe species, cultures, or physical traces.
Examples
“The ship became a vanishing speck on the horizon.”
“Conservationists are working hard to protect the vanishing habitats of local wildlife before they are lost forever.”
“The documentary explores the vanishing traditions of nomadic tribes whose way of life is being eroded by rapid urbanisation and climate change.”
Examples
simple
“The ship became a vanishing speck on the horizon.”
contextual
“Conservationists are working hard to protect the vanishing habitats of local wildlife before they are lost forever.”
complex
“The documentary explores the vanishing traditions of nomadic tribes whose way of life is being eroded by rapid urbanisation and climate change.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun; often pairs with 'point' to describe perspective in art.
Real-World Examples
“Diagonal lines create vanishing points that make a flat surface appear to stretch into the distance.” “Seen from nearly 195 million miles away, our planet was reduced to a single point of light before briefly vanishing behind Phobos.” Word family
VERB
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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