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 |
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regular
Synonyms
12 synonymsAntonyms
3 antonymsWord family
11 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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