Decreasing: meaning, definitions and examples
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decreasing
[ dɪˈkriːsɪŋ ]
mathematics
Tending to become smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree.
Synonyms
declining, diminishing, lowering, reducing
Examples of usage
- The decreasing trend in sales over the past few months is concerning.
- She noticed a decreasing number of attendees at the event each year.
- The company experienced decreasing profits due to the economic downturn.
- The temperature has been steadily decreasing as winter approaches.
general
To make or become smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They decided to decrease the prices to attract more customers.
- If you decrease the volume, it will be more pleasant to listen to.
- She was advised to decrease her sugar intake for better health.
Translations
Translations of the word "decreasing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 decrescente
🇮🇳 घटता हुआ
🇩🇪 abnehmend
🇮🇩 menurun
🇺🇦 зменшення
🇵🇱 zmniejszający się
🇯🇵 減少
🇫🇷 décroissant
🇪🇸 decreciente
🇹🇷 azalan
🇰🇷 감소하는
🇸🇦 تناقص
🇨🇿 klesající
🇸🇰 klesajúci
🇨🇳 减少
🇸🇮 zmanjševanje
🇮🇸 minnkandi
🇰🇿 азайту
🇬🇪 შემცირება
🇦🇿 azalan
🇲🇽 decreciente
Word origin
The word 'decreasing' originates from the Middle English word 'decrecen', which came from the Old French word 'descroistre'. The term can be traced back to the Latin word 'decrescere', which means 'to grow less'. The concept of decrease has been a fundamental aspect of various fields, including mathematics, economics, and everyday language usage.