decrement meaning

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decrement (noun): the amount by which something decreases.

decrement has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

decrement as a noun

  1. the amount by which something decreases

    Synonyms: decrease

    Type of: amount

    Kinds: drop, shrinkage

  2. a process of becoming smaller or shorter

    Synonyms: decrease

    Opposite: increment

    Type of: process

    Kinds: decay, decline, desensitization, narrowing, slippage, wastage

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in NT · 9-letter words

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