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Synonyms of decrement

10 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for decrement is deduction. Other synonyms of decrement are drop, cut and fall. The opposite of decrement is remainder.

Synonyms and similar words for decrement

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Opposite of decrement

verbTo decrease a value by a basic quantity unit.

  • incrementTo increase by steps or by a step, especially by one.

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Meaning of decrement

  1. noun A small quantity removed or lost; one of a series of regular subtractions.
  2. noun The subtraction itself; decrease.
  3. verb To decrease a value by a basic quantity unit.

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Questions about synonyms of decrement

What is another word for decrement?
Decrement has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as deduction, drop, cut and fall.
What is the opposite of decrement?
The opposite of decrement is remainder.
What does decrement mean?
Decrement means a small quantity removed or lost; one of a series of regular subtractions.

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