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decrement
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dec·re·ment

noun \ˈde-krə-mənt\

Definition of DECREMENT

1
: a gradual decrease in quality or quantity
2
a : the quantity lost by diminution or waste
b : the amount of decrease (as of a variable)
— dec·re·men·tal \ˌde-krə-ˈmen-təl\ adjective
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Examples of DECREMENT

  1. <each decrement in amount is limited to one third of the previous total>

Origin of DECREMENT

Latin decrementum, from decrescere
First Known Use: 1610

Related to DECREMENT

Synonyms
abatement, decline, decrease, dent, depletion, depression, diminishment, diminution, drop, drop-off, fall, falloff, loss, reduction, shrinkage, step-down
Antonyms
boost, enlargement, gain, increase, increment, raise, rise, step-up, uptick

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