ˈvænɪʃ v. 1 intr. a
disappear suddenly. b disappear gradually;
fade away. 2 intr.
cease to
exist. 3 intr.
Math.
become zero. 4 tr.
cause to disappear. øvanishing
cream an
ointment that leaves no
visible trace
when rubbed
into the skin. vanishing-point 1 the
point at
which receding
parallel lines viewed in
perspective appear to meet. 2 the
state of
complete disappearance of
something. [ME f. OF e(s)vanissstem of e(s)vanir ult. f. L evanescere (as
EX-(1), vanus empty)]