Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

falloff

/fˈɔlˌɔf/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.90 in modern English

Syllables: falloff
IPA: /fˈɔlˌɔf/

16

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A reduction or decline.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A note immediately followed by a rapidly descending group of notes.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The noticeable retraction and falling movement of a buck from a doe, usually indicating successful insemination.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"In those portions of District 2 outside of South Boston the falloff in voter participation was dramatic."
"Jazz symbols include many contoured articulations and inflections, such as doits, fall-offs, and scoops."

Etymology

Deverbal from fall off.

Usage

Inflected Forms

falloffs (plural) fall-off (alternative)

Phrases

falloff analysis falloff test pressure falloff

Frequently Paired Words

falldown

Synonyms

drop-off slump slack falling off

Questions

How do you pronounce falloff?: The recorded pronunciation is /fˈɔlˌɔf/.
What does falloff mean?: A reduction or decline.
Where does falloff come from?: Deverbal from fall off.

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