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decreasing
[ dih-kree-sing ]
adjective
- becoming less or fewer; diminishing.
- Mathematics. (of a function) having the property that for any two points in the domain such that one is larger than the other, the image of the larger point is less than or equal to the image of the smaller point; nonincreasing. Compare increasing ( def 2 ).
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Origin of decreasing1
Example Sentences
The massive deferral lowers the team’s luxury tax commitment and penalties in addition to simply decreasing payroll.
In that case, she’d have to look at major lifestyle changes like taking magnesium to improve her sleep, increasing her protein intake and strength training, and decreasing her stress.
Two seasons later, his effectiveness decreasing, he is cut.
The improvements were due primarily to decreasing deaths from communicable diseases — at least one of which declined by 99 percent.
Despite six reported self-harm incidents up to 17 August, he said she had been "consistently" making progress since leaving home and that self-harm was "decreasing".
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More About Decreasing
What does decreasing mean?
Decreasing is an adjective that means lessening or in decline—becoming less in number, amount, size, or in some other way.
It comes from the continuous tense (-ing form) of the verb decrease, which means to lessen or become reduced in number, amount, size, or in some other way, as in Our profits will continue to decrease unless we cut costs.
The word decreased can also be used as an adjective to describe things that have lessened or declined, as in a decreased appetite.
Example: Decreasing sales have forced the company to cut costs.
Where does Բcome from?
The first records of the word decreasing as an adjective come from the 1300s. Decrease comes from the Latin verb ŧŧ, from de-, which indicates negation, descent, or reversal, and the Latin verb ŧ, meaning “to grow.”
Something that’s described as decreasing is doing the opposite of growing—it’s becoming smaller in size, quantity, extent, or in some other way. The opposite of decreasing is increasing.
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What are some other forms related to decreasing?
- decreasingly (adverb)
- decrease (verb, noun)
What are some synonyms for decreasing?
What are some words that share a root or word element with decreasing?
What are some words that often get used in discussing decreasing?
How is Բused in real life?
Decreasing is a common word that can be used in all kinds of contexts.
Why coffee is beginning to outsell booze at campus bars. Pubs at Western and McMaster both report decreasing sales in alcohol while coffee drinks are on the rise:
— CBC Toronto (@CBCToronto)
One of the most interesting papers I've read this year, on the difference between decreasing returns and increasing returns in business.
It was written in 1996 and heavily edited by Cormac McCarthy.
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— Patrick OShaughnessy (@patrick_oshag)
The decreasing value of the minimum wage in every state, visualized.
— Chris Cillizza (@ChrisCillizza)
Try using decreasing!
Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of decreasing?
A. lessening
B. dwindling
C. enlarging
D. declining
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