non-decreasing
|non-de-creas-ing|
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/ˌnɑːn.dɪˈkriː.sɪŋ/
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/ˌnɒn.dɪˈkriː.sɪŋ/
not going down
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-decreasing' is formed in English by adding the prefix 'non-' (meaning 'not') to the present participle 'decreasing' (from 'decrease').
Historical Evolution
'Non-decreasing' was constructed in modern English by combining 'non-' and 'decreasing', following the pattern of scientific and mathematical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not decreasing', and this meaning has remained consistent in mathematical and technical contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not decreasing; either staying the same or increasing in value.
The function is non-decreasing over the interval.
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Last updated: 2025/08/02 01:36