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decline vs decrement

decrement vs decline

decline and decrement both are nouns.

decline is a verb but decrement is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
decline Yes No Yes No
decrement Yes No No No
As nouns, decrement is a hypernym of decline; that is, decrement is a word with a broader meaning than decline:
  • decline: a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
  • decrement: a process of becoming smaller or shorter
Other hypernyms of decline include decrease.
As nouns, decrement is a hypernym of decline; that is, decrement is a word with a broader meaning than decline:
  • decline: change toward something smaller or lower
  • decrement: a process of becoming smaller or shorter
Other hypernyms of decline include decrease.
decline (noun) decrement (noun)
a downward slope or bend the amount by which something decreases
a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current a process of becoming smaller or shorter
change toward something smaller or lower
a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline
decline (verb) decrement (verb)
grow smaller
grow worse
show unwillingness towards
inflect for number, gender, case, etc.
go down
fall in value
not accept as true
Difference between decline and decrement

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