Degression
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈɡɹɛʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Degression is a noun meaning (economics) Degressive taxation, a system of progressive decreases in a rate of taxation (as tariffs etc.) below certain benchmarks.
Meaning
(economics) Degressive taxation, a system of progressive decreases in a rate of taxation (as tariffs etc.) below certain benchmarks.
More Meanings
- (publishing) Degressive description, a system of varying descriptions of a book in accordance to its importance or available space.
- Obsolete spelling of digression.
- (obsolete) Descent, the act of descending.
Example Sentences
For your blode this citie made never degression.
Graduated taxation therefore technically includes progression, degression, and regression.
The principle of degression... It may therefore be worth while to suggest four forms for the description of a book, showing by degressive changes what details may fairly be omitted in short descriptions.
Word Forms
- degressions
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include drawdown, descension, descent, declension, decrementation, declination.
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