Cannibalizing

/ˈkænɪbəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of cannibalize; the ongoing process of taking parts from something or undermining the sales of a product.

Etymology

Present participle of 'cannibalize,' formed with the suffix '-ing.' Can function as a gerund (noun) or participle (adjective/verb).

Kelly Says

The '-ing' form is super useful in English—'We are cannibalizing old computers for parts' is active and immediate, whereas 'cannibalized computers' sounds like they're already done!

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