noun
decrement
Decrement (noun) means a small amount taken away, especially one of several regular reductions.
noun
1
A small amount taken away, especially one of several regular reductions.
2
The act of subtracting something; a decrease.
"He concluded that in normal group situations, production increased constantly, and reports of "boredness" and tiredness showed constant decrement."
— Contributions to Education (1940)
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Rhymes for decrement
cement
element
clement
movement
pavement
tenement
inclement
abatement
amusement
statement
agreement
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of decrement?
"decrement" (noun) means a small amount taken away, especially one of several regular reductions.
What is another word for decrement?
Other words for "decrement" include decrease.
What is the opposite of decrement?
The opposite of "decrement" is increment.
What are the different meanings of decrement?
"decrement" has 2 main meanings: 1. A small amount taken away, especially one of several regular reductions; 2. The act of subtracting something; a decrease.
