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vanish

The correct spelling is vanish.

How to pronounce vanish

noun

IPA: /ˈvænɪʃ/

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The correct spelling is vanish. The brief terminal part of a vowel or vocal element, differing more or less in quality from the main part. For example: "a as in ale ordinarily ends with a vanish of i as in ill."

Usage Examples

a as in ale ordinarily ends with a vanish of i as in ill.

The French drop is a well-known vanish involving sleight of hand.

The function f(x)=x^2 vanishes at x=0.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The brief terminal part of a vowel or vocal element, differing more or less in quality from the main part.
  2. 2.A magic trick in which something seems to disappear.

verb

  1. 1.To become invisible or to move out of view unnoticed.
  2. 2.To become equal to zero.
  3. 3.To disappear; to kidnap

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