dying

UK: ˈdaɪ.ɪŋ | US: ˈdaɪ.ɪŋ

Definition

  1. adj. approaching death; ceasing to live

  2. adj. declining or coming to an end (e.g., a dying tradition)

  3. v. present participle of "die" (to stop living)

Structure
dy <to cease living>ing <present participle suffix>
Etymology

The word "dying" originates from the Old English verb dēagan, meaning "to cease living," which evolved into the modern verb "die." The suffix "-ing" is added to form the present participle, indicating an ongoing action or state. The term has retained its core meaning of approaching death but has also expanded metaphorically to describe the decline of traditions, cultures, or objects.

Examples

  1. The doctors tried their best to save the dying patient.

  2. She held her dying grandmother's hand in silence.

  3. The dying embers of the fire glowed faintly in the dark.

  4. Many consider vinyl records a dying medium in the digital age.

  5. His dying wish was to see his family reunited.