ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: from fade out, v.
1.
a. : gradual decrease in visibility or distinctness of a motion-picture or television image especially for signaling transition or conclusion
b. : diminution or disappearance of sound impulse sent by radio either purposive for dramatic effect or natural as caused by ionospheric disturbances
2.
a. : the concluding scene of or as if of a motion picture
the standard fade-out kiss — Current Biography
b. : gradual disappearance from prominence
the slow fade-out of auction bridge
c. : vanishing , disappearing