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- [dek-ruh-muh nt]
- /ˈdɛk rə mənt/
- /ˈde.krɪ.mənt/
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- [dek-ruh-muh nt]
- /ˈdɛk rə mənt/
Definitions of decrement word
- noun decrement the act of decreasing; diminution 3
- noun decrement a negative increment 3
- noun decrement a measure of the damping of an oscillator, expressed by the ratio of the amplitude of a cycle to its amplitude after one period 3
- noun decrement (of spectra) a sequence of related spectrum lines decaying in intensity, e.g. Balmer decay 3
- noun decrement a decreasing or decrease; loss; waste 3
- noun decrement amount lost by decrease or waste 3
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Origin of decrement
First appearance:
before 1475 One of the 25% oldest English words
1475-85; < Latin dēcrēmentum, equivalent to dēcrē(tus) (see decrease) + -mentum -ment
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Parts of speech for Decrement
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preposition
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decrement popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decrement
noun decrement
- decline — If something declines, it becomes less in quantity, importance, or strength.
- abatement — Abatement means a reduction in the strength or power of something or the reduction of it.
- cutback — A cutback is a reduction that is made in something.
- lessening — to become less.
- reduction — the act of reducing or the state of being reduced.
Antonyms for decrement
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