nubilation

/njuːbɪleɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of removing or wearing away the pointed or conical tip of a cone or a cone-shaped object

“The wind caused a significant nubilation of the mountain peak over the years.”

2. noun

The state or process of losing one’s sharpness or point, especially of the mind or one’s ability to think clearly

“After years of stress, he experienced a nubilation of his mental faculties.”

Synonyms

  • blunting
  • dulling

Antonyms

  • acuity
  • sharpening