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noun · countable / uncountable · rare

decrement

decrement · decrements

A small quantity removed or lostA small quantity removed or lost; one of a series of regular subtractions.

/ˈdɛkɹəmənt/

Meaning

2 senses

(countable)A small quantity removed or lost; one of a series of regular subtractions.
(uncountable)The subtraction itself; decrease.

More definitions

the amount by which something decreases
a process of becoming smaller or shorter

Origin

Borrowed from Latin decrementum.

Borrowed from Latin decrementum.

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Forms

plural: decrements

Singular	decrement
Plural	decrements

regular

Synonyms

12 synonyms

cutB1 deductionB2 dipB2 dropA2 extractB2 fallB1 reductionB1 extraction lowering shrinkage

Close in meaning

the amount by which something decreases:decrease
a process of becoming smaller or shorter:decrease

Antonyms

3 antonyms

increment adjunct remainderB1

Word family

11 related words

Relateddiminution

Derivedautodecrement decremental decrementation decrementer decrementless electrodecrement in decrement logarithmic decrement post-decrement pre-decrement

Lessons for this word

1 lessons

A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable

See also

neighbours in the dictionary

decreaseB1 decree decrepit decriminalize decry decrypt

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