nachlassend

Nachlassend is a German word that translates to "waning," "subsiding," "diminishing," or "fading" in English. It is a participle form of the verb nachlassen, which means to decrease, abate, or slacken. The word is used in various contexts to describe a gradual reduction in intensity, strength, or activity.

In meteorology, nachlassend might describe a storm that is weakening or a period of calm after a strong wind. In a medical context, it could refer to symptoms that are becoming less severe or a disease that is in remission. The term can also apply to abstract concepts, such as a decline in enthusiasm or a fading memory. For example, one might say that the effects of a medication are nachlassend, meaning they are wearing off. Similarly, the energy of a performer could be described as nachlassend if they are becoming tired. The general sense is always of something becoming less pronounced or potent over time.