Decrement

Quick meaning: Decrement is a noun meaning (countable) A small quantity removed or lost; one of a series of regular subtractions.

Meaning

(countable) A small quantity removed or lost; one of a series of regular subtractions.

More Meanings

1. (uncountable) The subtraction itself; decrease.
2. (transitive) To decrease a value by a basic quantity unit.

Example Sentences

He concluded that in normal group situations, production increased constantly, and reports of "boredness" and tiredness showed constant decrement.

Word Forms

• decrements
• decrementing
• decremented

Synonyms for decrement

Depending on context, synonyms include cut, deduction, dip, drop, extract, extraction.

Antonyms for decrement

Common opposites include increment, adjunct, remainder, growth, increase.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include decrease, diminish, diminution, reduce, lessen, lowering.

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