degression

de·gres·sion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dih-gresh-uh n]
- /dɪˈgrɛʃ ən/
- /dɪ.ˈɡre.ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-gresh-uh n]
- /dɪˈgrɛʃ ən/

Definitions of degression word

noun degression a decrease by stages 3
noun degression a gradual decrease in the tax rate on amounts below a specified sum 3
noun degression a going down; descent or decrease; specif., a gradual decrease in the rate of taxation on sums below a specified amount 3
noun degression a downward movement; descent. 1
noun degression the decrease in rate in degressive taxation. 1

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Origin of degression

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English < Medieval Latin dēgressiōn- (stem of dēgressiō) descent, equivalent to Latin degred- (stem of dēgredī to go down, descend; dē- de- + -gredī, combining form of gradī to step, walk) + -tiōn- -tion

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Parts of speech for Degression

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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degression popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

degression usage trend in Literature

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