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fader.

A device used to raise and lower sound volume.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈfeɪdə/

  1. A device used to raise and lower sound volume.

  2. A program or algorithm for fading out colors.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English fade Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English fader From fade (verb) + -er.

adj/ˈfeɪdə/

  1. comparative form of fade: more fade

    comparative · form-of
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English fade Proto-Indo-European *-yōs Proto-Germanic *-izô Proto-West Germanic *-iʀō Proto-Germanic *-ōzô Proto-West Germanic *-ōʀō Old English -ra Middle English -ere English -er English fader From fade (adjective) + -er.

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