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decreasing
[dih-kree-sing]
adjective
becoming less or fewer; diminishing.
Mathematics., (of a function) having the property that for any two points in the domain such that one is larger than the other, the image of the larger point is less than or equal to the image of the smaller point; nonincreasing.
Other Word Forms
- decreasingly adverb
- undecreasing adjective
- undecreasingly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of decreasing1
Example Sentences
These subsidies addressed a shortcoming in the ACA by decreasing premiums for millions of Americans – and they played a crucial role in more than doubling enrollment in the ACA marketplaces.
He said the decline in pupils meant the per-pupil basis was no longer a good reflection of whether funding was increasing or decreasing.
"Minutes count at that point. So waiting nine hours is decreasing the possibility of finding a person in the water."
“Our bank balance is consistently decreasing. This is inherently unsustainable,” Chandanpurkar said.
This was the same number as 2023 but the longer term trend shows the number of adoptions have been decreasing.
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When To Use
Decreasing is an adjective that means lessening or in decline—becoming less in number, amount, size, or in some other way.It comes from the continuous tense (-ing form) of the verb decrease, which means to lessen or become reduced in number, amount, size, or in some other way, as in Our profits will continue to decrease unless we cut costs.The word decreased can also be used as an adjective to describe things that have lessened or declined, as in a decreased appetite.Example: Decreasing sales have forced the company to cut costs.
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