decrementation

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UK/ˌdɛkɹəmənˈteɪʃən/

noun

The act or process of decrementing.

Opposite
incrementation
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Meanings

noundecrementation (countable and uncountable, plural decrementations)

plural decrementations

  1. countableuncountableThe act or process of decrementing.

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
incrementation

Origin

From decrement + -ation.

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Translations

German Dekrement
  • DekrementTranslations
Polish dekrementacja
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Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with decrementation

informationeducationlocationapplicationassociationadministrationorganizationcorporationregistrationAsianfoundationcommunicationpopulationnavigationstationaccommodationoperationpublicationvacationtransportationevaluationimplementationinstallationnation
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Cite this entry
APA

decrementation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/decrementation

MLA

“decrementation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/decrementation. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “decrementation,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/decrementation.

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