verb
disappearing
verb
1
Present participle of "disappear" — going out of sight or ceasing to exist.
"The sun was disappearing behind the hills."
"Wildlife habitats are disappearing at an alarming rate."
adj
1
Used before a noun to describe something that is gradually vanishing.
"Bees are one of many disappearing species."
How to Use Disappearing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that is going out of view, use, or existence.
Common pairings
disappearing act
disappearing ink
a disappearing species
Word Forms
disappearings plural
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