Decrement

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛkrəˌmɛnt/

Definitions of decrement

noun a reduction or decrease in quantity, value, or size

Example Sentences

A1 I noticed a decrement in the number of students attending the class.

A2 The decrement in sales has led to budget cuts for the company.

B1 The decrement in temperature made me reach for my jacket.

B2 There was a noticeable decrement in the quality of the product after the changes.

C1 The decrement in funding has forced the organization to reevaluate its projects.

C2 The gradual decrement in support from the community has been concerning for the charity.

Examples of decrement in a Sentence

formal The decrement in sales figures has raised concerns among stakeholders.

informal There has been a decrement in the number of attendees for the event.

slang I noticed a decrement in my energy levels after the long hike.

figurative The artist believed that criticism would only lead to a decrement in their creative process.

Grammatical Forms of decrement

• past tense: decremented
• plural: decrements
• comparative: more decrement
• superlative: most decrement
• present tense: decrements
• future tense: will decrement
• perfect tense: has decremented
• continuous tense: is decrementing
• singular: decrement
• positive degree: decrement
• infinitive: to decrement
• gerund: decrementing
• participle: decremented

Origin and Evolution of decrement

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'decrement' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'decrementum' which means a decrease or diminishing.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'decrement' has retained its original meaning of a gradual decrease or reduction in quantity or size. It is commonly used in mathematical and scientific contexts to describe a decrease in value or amount.