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Definition of decrement

decrement

/ˈdɛk.ɹə.mənt/
dec · re · ment
Plural:decrements
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Adjective:decremental
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Past Simple:decremented
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Past Participle:decremented
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Present Participle:decrementing
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decrement Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A gradual reduction or diminution in quantity, value, or quality; the fixed amount by which a variable or value is decreased.

Example

"Each iteration of the loop applies a small decrement to the counter until it reaches zero."

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• verb

1

To cause a discrete reduction in a numerical quantity, variable, or counter, typically by a fixed step such as one (especially in mathematics and computing).

Example

"The program automatically decrements the available inventory count whenever an order is confirmed."

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• Rhymes for decrement

• Nearby Words

decrease
decreasingly
decree
decrement
decrepit
decrepitly
decrescendo

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Latin decrementum ('a diminution or decrease'), derived from decrescere ('to grow less'), formed from de- ('down') and crescere ('to grow').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Decrement. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/decrement
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