decrement

Meaning

Noun

1. (countable) A small quantity removed or lost; one of a series of regular subtractions.
2. (uncountable) The subtraction itself; decrease.

Verb

To decrease a value by a basic quantity unit.

Synonyms

decrease

diminution

reduction

abatement

detriment

depletion

loss

deterioration

detraction

devaluate

devaluation

devalue

disservice

drop-off

dwindling

fall

harm

hurt

injury

in the red

lapse

minify

minus

mischief

mitigation

prejudice

reduce

sacrifice

shortcoming

shrinkage

step-down

subtract

tort

ullage

understatement

lack of

slope down

coastdown

out of pocket

damping factor

dec

dwindling away

negative profit

to the bad

make a loss

tally down

numerical decrement

debase the value of

depreciation of value

damage

Translations

decremento

disminución

Verminderung

eksilme

μείωση

azalma

diminuzione

disminució

ελάττωση

vermindern

décrémenter

abatimento

réduction

erniedrigen

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈdɛkɹəmənt/

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin decrementum.