nnoun.processa noticeable deterioration in performance or qualitySynset:falling off falloff slack slump
Examples:- the team went into a slump
- a gradual slack in output
- a drop-off in attendance
- a falloff in quality
Derivationally Related Form:fall offdrop offslackslump
Hypernyms:declension decline in quality deterioration worsening
Inherited Hypernyms:slumpdeteriorationdeclinedecreaseprocessphysical entityentity
nnoun.objecta steep high face of rockSynset:cliff drop
Examples:- he stood on a high cliff overlooking the town
- a steep drop
Hypernyms:formation geological formation
Inherited Hypernyms:cliffgeological formationobjectphysical entityentity
Direct Hyponyms:cragprecipice
Full Hyponyms:cragprecipice
nnoun.eventa change downwardSynset:decrease lessening
Examples:- there was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided
- there was a sharp drop-off in sales
Antonyms:increase
Derivationally Related Form:decreasedrop off
Hypernyms:alteration change modification
Inherited Hypernyms:decreasechangehappeningeventpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:attritioncasualtydwindlingdwindling awayshrinkageshrinkingsinkingwaning
Full Hyponyms:attritionbattle damageblighty woundcasualtycompressionconstrictiondamagedwindlingfading awayflesh woundoperational damagepersonnel casualtysacrificeshrinkingsinkingwaningwound