Downward Trend

Pronunciation: /ˈdaʊnwərd trɛnd/

Definitions of downward trend

noun a general tendency or course of events that is moving in a downward direction

Example Sentences

A1 The graph shows a downward trend in sales.

A2 There has been a noticeable downward trend in the stock market.

B1 The company is concerned about the downward trend in customer satisfaction.

B2 Economists predict a continued downward trend in the housing market.

C1 The government is implementing policies to reverse the downward trend in economic growth.

C2 Experts are analyzing the factors contributing to the downward trend in global trade.

Examples of downward trend in a Sentence

formal The stock market is currently experiencing a downward trend.

informal Looks like the sales numbers are on a downward trend this quarter.

slang Our team's performance has been going downhill lately, showing a downward trend.

figurative Her mood took a downward trend after receiving the bad news.

Grammatical Forms of downward trend

• past tense: experienced
• plural: downward trends
• comparative: more downward
• superlative: most downward
• present tense: experiencing
• future tense: will experience
• perfect tense: have experienced
• continuous tense: is experiencing
• singular: downward trend
• positive degree: downward trend
• infinitive: to experience downward trend
• gerund: experiencing downward trend
• participle: experienced downward trend

Origin and Evolution of downward trend

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'downward trend' originated from the concept of a trend moving in a downward direction, symbolizing a decrease or decline.

Evolution of the word: The term 'downward trend' has been commonly used in various fields such as economics, statistics, and business to describe a consistent decrease in a particular variable or indicator over time. Its usage has expanded beyond these fields to describe any situation where a decline or decrease is observed.