What does decreasing mean?
Decreasing means On the decrease..
Decreasing
/diˈkɹiːsɪŋ/ · adjective
Meaning
On the decrease..
Definitions by Sense
- On the decrease.
- present participle and gerund of decrease
- (knitting) A decrease.
Example Sentences
The number of stitches between the decreasings decreases with every round, so that the decreasings form slanting lines meeting in a point.
Synonyms for decreasing
Antonyms for decreasing
Related Words
Word Forms
- decreasings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for decreasing?
Common synonyms include diminishing, dwindling, abating, declining.
What is the opposite of decreasing?
Possible antonyms include increasing.
How do you use decreasing in a sentence?
The number of stitches between the decreasings decreases with every round, so that the decreasings form slanting lines meeting in a point.
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