decrement
English
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin decrementum.
Pronunciation
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Noun
decrement (plural decrements)
- A small quantity removed or lost. One of a series of regular subtractions.
Synonyms
- See also Thesaurus:decrement
Antonyms
- increment; See also Thesaurus:adjunct
Verb
decrement (third-person singular simple present decrements, present participle decrementing, simple past and past participle decremented)
- To decrease a value by a basic quantity unit.