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decrescente

[de-kres-ˈsẽ-tə]
adjectivefeminine/masculine (invariable)pl: decrescentes
decreasing, descending, waning
1. Becoming progressively smaller or less in quantity, intensity, or importance
The decrescente trend in sales over the quarter was concerning.
A tendência decrescente nas vendas ao longo do trimestre foi preocupante.
2. In mathematics, describing a function or sequence that decreases as the independent variable increases
The decrescente function approaches zero as x increases.
A função decrescente aproxima-se de zero conforme x aumenta.
3. In music, gradually becoming softer (opposite of crescente)
The piece ends with a decrescente passage.
A peça termina com uma passagem decrescente.
Synonyms
declinantedescendenteem declíniodiminuindo
Antonyms
crescenteascendenteaumentando

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decrescente
Standard usage in mathematics and general contexts
Portugal
decrescente
Standard usage, also used in musical terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

em ordem decrescente
sequência decrescente
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