Sagging

/ˈsæɡɪŋ/ adjective

Definition

Drooping, sinking, or bending downward under weight or lack of support.

Etymology

From Middle English 'saggen,' possibly from Old Norse 'sokkva' (to sink), describing something that loses its structural integrity or firmness.

Kelly Says

Architects study 'sagging' extensively because it predicts structural failure—a bridge's sag measurements can predict exactly when it'll collapse, making a casual word crucial to engineering safety.

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