Schwund
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German[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Early 19th century, analogical ablaut formation from the verb. Compare the participle geschwunden and deverbal nouns like Bruch, Bund, Fund, Sprung.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
Schwund m (strong, genitive Schwundes or Schwunds, plural (both rare) Schwunde or Schwünde)
- verbal noun of schwinden: a process of gradual loss, disappearance, shrinkage, depletion
- Synonym: Schwinden
Declension[edit]
Declension of Schwund [masculine, strong]
Further reading[edit]
- “Schwund” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache