Downtick
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Downtick is a noun meaning A small decrease or downward change in something that has been steady or rising.
Meaning
A small decrease or downward change in something that has been steady or rising.
More Meanings
- (finance) A stock market transaction or quote at a price below a preceding one.
Example Sentences
There had been a downtick in April's enthusiasm for schoolwork — a sprinkling of Bs on her report card.
Word Forms
- downticks
Antonyms for downtick
Common opposites include uptick.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include downturn, down, downdrift, downgang, downtoner, downtilt.
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