English · Word Candidate

fading

/ˈfeɪdɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: fadings

Meaning · English

The process by which something fades; gradual diminishment.

Noun

[…] the rude earth of the wall had no painted lustre to shed off all fadings and tarnish […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “fading” mean?

The process by which something fades; gradual diminishment.

Is “fading” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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