German

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Etymology

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Early 19th century, analogical ablaut formation from the verb. Compare the participle geschwunden and deverbal nouns like Bruch, Bund, Fund, Sprung.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ʃvʊnt/
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Noun

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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

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Further reading

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  • Schwund” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache