SUBSIDENCE

settling, subsiding, subsidence

(noun) a gradual sinking to a lower level

remission, remittal, subsidence

(noun) an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease); “his cancer is in remission”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

subsidence (countable and uncountable, plural subsidences)

The process of becoming less active or severe.

(geology) A sinking of something to a lower level, especially of part of the surface of the Earth due to underground excavation or seismic activity or groundwater depletion

Source: Wiktionary

Sub*sid"ence, Sub*sid"en*cy, n. Etym: [L. subsidens, -entis, p.pr. of subsidere. See Subside.]

Definition: The act or process of subsiding. The subdual or subsidence of the more violent passions. Bp. Warburton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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