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decrements

decrements is the plural of decrement.

decrements is the third-person singular simple present indicative of decrement.

Meaning of decrement

Noun

decrement (countable and uncountable, plural decrements)

  1. (countable) A small quantity removed or lost; one of a series of regular subtractions.
  2. (uncountable) The subtraction itself; decrease.
    • He concluded that in normal group situations, production increased constantly, and reports of "boredness" and tiredness showed constant decrement.1940, Contributions to Education, volume 788, page 30

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Questions about decrements

What is decrements the plural of?
Decrements is the plural of decrement.

Words near decrements in the dictionary

  1. decremented
  2. decrementer
  3. decrementers
  4. decrementing
  5. decrementless
  6. decrements
  7. decreolisation
  8. decreolisations
  9. decreolise
  10. decreolised
  11. decreolises

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