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Definition of downtick

downtick

/ˈdaʊn.tɪk/
down · tick
Plural:downticks
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Past Simple:downticked
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Past Participle:downticked
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Present Participle:downticking
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downtick Lexical Profile

downtick Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small or gradual decrease, decline, or downward shift in level, amount, or activity.

Example

"Retailers reported a slight downtick in consumer spending during the third quarter."

2

A transaction in the financial markets occurring at a price lower than the immediately preceding transaction in the same security.

Example

"Short selling was historically restricted when a stock was trading on a downtick."

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• verb

1

To experience a slight decrease or move downward by a small increment (especially of prices, rates, or economic indicators).

Example

"Mortgage rates downticked slightly this week after months of steady climbs."

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• Nearby Words

downstroke
downswept
downswing
downtick
downtime
downtown
downtrend

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