Meaning & Definition of word "Decreasing"
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Decreasing
/dɪˈkriːsɪŋ/
verb:
- 1. Present participle of 'decrease', meaning to make or become smaller or fewer.
- Example: The temperature is decreasing as the sun sets.
- 2. To diminish in number, size, or degree.
- Example: The company's profits are steadily decreasing due to increased competition.
adjective:
- 1. Becoming less in quantity, size, intensity, or degree.
- Example: The decreasing number of visitors to the museum is a cause for concern.
- 2. Tending to diminish or decline.
- Example: We noticed a decreasing trend in sales over the past few months.
Etymology
The word 'decreasing' comes from the Old French 'decreistre,' which is derived from Latin 'decrescere' meaning to grow less.
Common Phrases and Expressions
decreasing returns:
A situation in which the added output from an additional unit of input is less than the previous unit.
decreasing order:
A sequence arranged from largest to smallest.
Related Words
decline:
a gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value.
reduce:
to make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Slang Meanings of decreasing
Meaning: slipping away
Example Sentence: His popularity is just slipping away, it's decreasing fast.
Meaning: fading out
Example Sentence: That trend is really fading out, it's decreasing.