Definition

In a way that causes something to disappear or become almost nonexistent.

Example

The chances of winning the lottery are vanishingly small.

Conversation

Did you see that magic trick last night?

Yeah, it was amazing how he made the card vanishingly disappear!

I couldn't believe my eyes; it felt like it was never there at all.

Exactly! The way he did it made it seem almost like magic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vanishingly → It is formed from "vanish" (from Middle English *vanisshen*, meaning to disappear) and the suffix "-ingly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "vanishingly" describes something that disappears in a manner that is almost imperceptible or to a very small degree.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'disappearing' ('vanish') in a way that is very subtle or slight ('-ingly'). This helps you remember that 'vanishingly' refers to something that fades away almost completely.

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