falloff
falloff · falloffs
A reduction or declineA reduction or decline.
US/fˈɔlˌɔf/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)A reduction or decline.
(countable, uncountable)A note immediately followed by a rapidly descending group of notes.
(countable, uncountable)The noticeable retraction and falling movement of a buck from a doe, usually indicating successful insemination.
More definitions
- a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
Deverbal from fall off.Deverbal from fall off.
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Forms
plural: falloffsSynonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality:slumpslackdrop-offfalling off
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable