steadily-decreasing
|stead-i-ly-de-creas-ing|
B2
/ˈstɛdɪli dɪˈkriːsɪŋ/
(decrease)
reduce in size or amount
Etymology
Etymology Information
'decrease' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'decrescere,' where 'de-' meant 'down' and 'crescere' meant 'to grow.'
Historical Evolution
'decrescere' transformed into the Old French word 'decreistre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'decrease' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to grow less,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to reduce in size or amount.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that is continuously reducing in size, amount, or intensity over time.
The company's profits have been steadily-decreasing over the past year.
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Last updated: 2025/04/22 06:19