Associations to the word «Decrement»

Wiktionary

DECREMENT, noun. A small quantity removed or lost. One of a series of regular subtractions.
DECREMENT, verb. To decrease a value by a basic quantity unit.

Dictionary definition

DECREMENT, noun. The amount by which something decreases.
DECREMENT, noun. A process of becoming smaller or shorter.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy