Falloff — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈfȯl-ˌȯf/ fall·off

Meaning & Definition of Falloff

Falloff (noun)

  1. a decline especially in quantity or quality

Falloff (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the amount by which something is lessened

    "the falloff in sales was more than the store could weather and so its closing was inevitable"

    similar: abatement, decline, decrease, decrement, dent, depletion, depression, diminishment, diminution, drop, drop-off, fall, 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 Falloff

The most common words with a similar meaning to Falloff:

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

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Falloff

Words with the opposite meaning of Falloff:

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

Related Words for Falloff

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

Near Antonyms of Falloff

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

Origin & Etymology of Falloff

First known use: 1789

Frequently Asked Questions about Falloff

What does "Falloff" mean?

"Falloff" means a decline especially in quantity or quality. As a noun, it is defined as: a decline especially in quantity or quality.

What is another word for "Falloff"?

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

What are different ways to say "Falloff"?

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

What is the opposite of "Falloff"?

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

How do you use "Falloff" in a sentence?

Examples of "Falloff" in a sentence: "the falloff in sales was more than the store could weather and so its closing was inevitable".

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

"Falloff" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Falloff"?

"Falloff" is pronounced /ˈfȯl-ˌȯf/ and divided into syllables as fall·off.

What is the origin of the word "Falloff"?

First known use: 1789.