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decrement vs decline

decline vs decrement

decrement and decline both are nouns.

decrement is not a verb while decline is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
decrement Yes No No No
decline Yes No Yes No
As nouns, decline is a hyponym of decrement; that is, decline is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than decrement:
  • decrement: a process of becoming smaller or shorter
  • decline: a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
Other hyponyms of decrement include decay, diminution, desensitisation, desensitization, narrowing, slippage, wastage.
decrement (noun) decline (noun)
the amount by which something decreases a downward slope or bend
a process of becoming smaller or shorter a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
change toward something smaller or lower
a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline
decrement (verb) decline (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 decrement and decline

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