Definitions for decrement
ˈdɛk rə məntdecre·ment

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. decrease, decrementnoun

   the amount by which something decreases

2. decrease, decrementnoun

   a process of becoming smaller or shorter

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. decrementnoun

   A small quantity removed or lost. One of a series of regular subtractions.

2. decrementverb

   To decrease a value by a basic quantity unit.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Decrementnoun

   Decrease; the state of growing less; the quantity lost by decreasing.

   Etymology: decrementum, Latin.

   Upon the tropick, and first descension from our solstice, we are scarce sensible of declination; but declining farther, our decrement accelerates: we set apace, and in our last days precipitate into our graves. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours.

   Rocks, mountains, and the other elevations of the earth, suffer a continual decrement, and grow lower and lower. John Woodward.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. decrement

   Decrement refers to the act or process of reducing, lessening, or lowering in size, quantity, quality, value, or intensity. It can refer to the amount or value by which something is reduced. Essentially, it's the opposite of increment. In programming, a decrement operation decreases the value of a numerical variable by a certain amount, usually one.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Decrementnoun

   the state of becoming gradually less; decrease; diminution; waste; loss

2. Decrementnoun

   the quantity lost by gradual diminution or waste; -- opposed to increment

3. Decrementnoun

   a name given by Hauy to the successive diminution of the layers of molecules, applied to the faces of the primitive form, by which he supposed the secondary forms to be produced

4. Decrementnoun

   the quantity by which a variable is diminished

5. Etymology: [L. decrementum, fr. decrescere. See Decrease.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Decrement

   dek′re-ment, n. the act or state of decreasing: the quantity lost by decrease. [L. decrementum.]

The Standard Electrical DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Decrement

   When a suspension needle which has been disturbed is oscillating the swings gradually decrease in amplitude if there is any damping, as there always is. The decrement is the ratio of the amplitude of one oscillation to the succeeding one. This ratio is the same for any successive swings.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. decrement

   Is a heraldic term by which the wane of the moon is indicated. Decrescent and decours are also used in the same sense. A moon decrescent is a half-moon with her horns turned to the sinister.

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How to pronounce decrement?

1. Alex

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   Mark

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of decrement in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of decrement in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=decrement
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Decrement
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=decrement
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decrement
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=decrement
7. ^ The Standard Electrical Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26535/pg26535-images.html#:~:text=decrement
8. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html