making something less bright or less obvious; reducing light, visibility, or prominence.
From 'dim' (from Old English 'dimm'), which may be related to Old Norse words meaning dark or gloomy. The '-ing' form indicates ongoing action.
Ancient humans had this word long before electricity—'dim' meant any light source that wasn't bright. When Edison invented the lightbulb, the word 'dimming' got a whole new superpower: the ability to control light itself.
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