Definitions for decrescent

decrescent de·cres·cent

Spelling: [dih-kres-uh nt]
IPA: /dɪˈkrɛs ənt/

Decrescent is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 340 anagrams from letters in decrescent (ccdeeenrst).

Definitions for decrescent

adjective

  1. diminishing; decreasing.
  2. waning, as the moon.

Origin of decrescent

1600-10; Latin dēcrēscent- (stem of dēcrēscēns), present participle of dēcrēscere to decrease; see -ent

Examples for decrescent

Ensigned on the top as before all betwixt a decrescent and a star in fess or.

It had now a different sound, as there is a different note in the ascending and decrescent song of the lark.

The word neap is derived from the Saxon; it signifies low, decrescent, 120 and is used only of the tide.

The clock was striking two, as they reached Tom quad, and the decrescent moon to contradict him was already above the roofs.

Word Value for decrescent
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Words with friends

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