word
diminishing returns
dih-MIN-ih-shing rih-TURNZ
dɪˈmɪnɪʃɪŋ rɪˈtɜːrnzListen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
diminishingreturns
Dictionary meaning
The principle that adding more of one input yields progressively smaller increases in output.
Examples
- After the fourth cup of coffee, the law of diminishing returns kicks in and productivity falls.
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “diminishing returns” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction