decrescence

noun

de·​cres·​cence

də̇ˈkresən(t)s,

dēˈ-

plural -s

: the act or process of decreasing

specifically : decrement sense 1b

Word History

Etymology

Latin decrescentia, from decrescent-, decrescens (present participle of decrescere to decrease) + -ia -y

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