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increscent


in·cres·cent

adj \in-ˈkre-sənt\

Definition of INCRESCENT

: becoming gradually greater : waxing <the increscent moon>

Origin of INCRESCENT

Latin increscent-, increscens, present participle of increscere to increase — more at increase
First Known Use: circa 1658

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