Decreasing: meaning, definitions and examples

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decreasing

 

[ dษชหˆkriหsษชล‹ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Verb

general

To make or become smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree.

Synonyms

cut, diminish, lower, reduce

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น decrescente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เคŸเคคเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abnehmend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menurun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะผะตะฝัˆะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zmniejszajฤ…cy siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆธ›ๅฐ‘

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcroissant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ decreciente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท azalan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ์†Œํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ุงู‚ุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klesajรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ klesajรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡ๅฐ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zmanjลกevanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ minnkandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะทะฐะนั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ›แƒชแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ azalan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ decreciente

Etymology

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.

See also: decreased, decreases.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,368 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.