Etymology

decrescent

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Today it means: Becoming gradually less; diminishing. Full definition →

Anglo-Norman [Term?]
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  1. Anglo-Norman · derived from[Term?]
  2. English todaydecrescent

From decressant, from Anglo-Norman [Term?], present participle of decreistre (“to decrease”).

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