Synonyms for Tapering
Definition of tapering
adjective
- becoming gradually narrower; "long tapering fingers"; "trousers with tapered legs"
- gradually decreasing until little remains
noun
- the act of gradually lowering the size or amount; "the doctor prescribed the tapering of the dose"
6 synonyms found
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