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Definition of vanishingly

vanishingly

/ˈvæn.ɪ.ʃɪŋ.li/
van · ish · ing · ly
Adjective:vanishing
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• adverb

1

To such an extreme degree of smallness, scarcity, or faintness as to be almost nonexistent or imperceptible.

Example

"The probability of two snowflakes having the exact same molecular structure is vanishingly small."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Used almost exclusively as a degree modifier before adjectives indicating smallness, scarcity, or improbability (such as 'small', 'rare', 'thin', or 'unlikely').

• Nearby Words

vanilla
vanish
vanisher
vanishingly
vanishment
vanity
vanload

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vanishingly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vanishingly
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