wan|ing

wan|ing
wan|ing «WAY nihng», adjective, noun.
–adj.
1. (of the moon) becoming smaller gradually after the full moon.
2. decreasing or declining, as in importance, power, or influence.
3. declining, as in strength or intensity.
–n.
1. (of the moon) the periodic decrease in apparent size.
2. a decrease or decline, as in importance, power, or influence.

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