depletion
intermediateB2/dɪˈpliːʃən/ · de-ple-tion
The reduction or decrease in the quantity of something.
Meanings
The reduction or decrease in the quantity of something.
کسی چیز کی مقدار میں کمی یا گھٹاؤ۔
کمی
kami
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Common Collocations
- resource depletion
- depletion of resources
- depletion of energy
Example Sentences
The depletion of natural resources is a significant concern for our planet.
قدرتی وسائل کی کمی زمین کے لئے ایک اہم تشویش ہے۔
Qudrati wasail ki kami zameen ke liye aik aham tashweesh hai.
Scientists are studying the depletion of the ozone layer.
سائنسدان اوزون کی پرت کی کمی کا مطالعہ کر رہے ہیں۔
Scientists ozon ki parat ki kami ka mutaala kar rahe hain.
The depletion of water resources can lead to severe droughts.
پانی کے وسائل کی کمی سنگین خشک سالی کی طرف لے جا سکتی ہے۔
Pani ke wasail ki kami sangeen khushkaali ki taraf le ja sakti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of depletion as 'decreasing' resources, where 'de' suggests a downward movement.
Visualize an emptying bucket to remember depletion.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پانی کے بغیر زندگی نہیں چل سکتی۔
Pani ke bagair zindagi nahi chal sakti.
Life cannot continue without water.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "depletio" — to empty out
First known use: 14th century
The term 'depletion' has evolved from Latin 'depletio', which translates to the act of emptying or reducing something, often used in the context of resources.