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]

  • IPA(key): /ʃvʊnt/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

Schwund m (strong, genitive Schwundes or Schwunds, plural (both rare) Schwunde or Schwünde)

  1. verbal noun of schwinden: a process of gradual loss, disappearance, shrinkage, depletion
    Synonym: Schwinden
    1. (medicine) atrophy
      Synonym: Atrophie

Declension[edit]

Further reading[edit]

  • Schwund” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache