decremental

dec·re·ment

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Definitions of decremental word

adjective decremental relating to a small amount that is taken away 3
noun decremental the act or process of decreasing; gradual reduction. 1
noun decremental the amount lost by reduction. 1
noun decremental Mathematics. a negative increment. 1
noun decremental Physics. the ratio of amplitudes of a damped harmonic motion in the course of two successive oscillations. 1
noun decremental Pertaining to a decrement. 1

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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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.

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