consistently-declined
|con-sist-ent-ly-de-clined|
B2
/kənˈsɪstəntli dɪˈklaɪnd/
(decline)
decrease or refuse
Etymology
Etymology Information
'decline' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'declinare,' where 'de-' meant 'down' and 'clinare' meant 'to bend.'
Historical Evolution
'declinare' transformed into the Old French word 'decliner,' and eventually became the modern English word 'decline' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bend down or away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to decrease or diminish.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has been steadily decreasing or reducing over time.
The company's profits have been consistently-declined over the past three years.
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Last updated: 2025/04/18 11:01