Decrement — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈde-krə-mənt/ dec·re·ment

Meaning & Definition of Decrement

Decrement (noun)

  1. a gradual decrease in quality or quantity
  2. the quantity lost by diminution or waste
  3. the amount of decrease (as of a variable)

Decrement (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the amount by which something is lessened

    "each decrement in amount is limited to one third of the previous total"

    similar: abatement, decline, decrease, dent, depletion, depression, diminishment, diminution, drop, drop-off, fall, falloff, loss, reduction, shrinkage, step-down
    related: deduction, subtraction, downturn, slip, slump, curtailment, cut, cutback, retrenchment, shortening
    opposite: boost, enlargement, gain, increase, increment, raise, rise, step-up, uptick
    near: accretion, accrual, accumulation, addition, supplement, continuation, extension, upswing, uptrend, upturn

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Decrement

The most common words with a similar meaning to Decrement:

abatement, decline, decrease, dent, depletion, depression, diminishment, diminution, drop, drop-off, fall, falloff, loss, reduction, shrinkage, step-down

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Decrement

Words with the opposite meaning of Decrement:

boost, enlargement, gain, increase, increment, raise, rise, step-up, uptick

Related Words for Decrement

deduction, subtraction, downturn, slip, slump, curtailment, cut, cutback, retrenchment, shortening

Near Antonyms of Decrement

accretion, accrual, accumulation, addition, supplement, continuation, extension, upswing, uptrend, upturn

Word Forms of Decrement

Derived words: decremental (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Decrement

Latin decrementum, from decrescere

First known use: 1621

Frequently Asked Questions about Decrement

What does "Decrement" mean?

"Decrement" means a gradual decrease in quality or quantity. As a noun, it is defined as: a gradual decrease in quality or quantity.

What is another word for "Decrement"?

Other words for "Decrement" include abatement, decline, decrease, dent, depletion, depression, diminishment and diminution. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Decrement" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Decrement"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Decrement". Common alternatives include abatement, decline, decrease, dent, depletion, depression, diminishment, diminution, drop and drop-off.

What is the opposite of "Decrement"?

Antonyms of "Decrement" include boost, enlargement, gain, increase, increment, raise, rise and step-up. Near antonyms include accretion, accrual, accumulation and addition.

How do you use "Decrement" in a sentence?

Examples of "Decrement" in a sentence: "each decrement in amount is limited to one third of the previous total".

Is "Decrement" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Decrement" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Decrement"?

"Decrement" is pronounced /ˈde-krə-mənt/ and divided into syllables as dec·re·ment.

What is the origin of the word "Decrement"?

"Decrement" comes from Latin decrementum, from decrescere. First known use: 1621.