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Meaning of decreasing in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /dəˈkrisɪŋ/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    decreasing

    Definitions

    1. becoming less or smaller

    Synonyms

    • abating
    • subsiding
    • detractive
    • diminishing
    • dwindling
    • tapering
    • tapering off
    • depreciating
    • depreciative
    • depreciatory
    • falling

    Antonyms

    • increasing
  2. 2. music

    Synonyms

    • allargando
    • calando
    • decrescendo
    • diminuendo
    • rallentando
    • ritardando
    • ritenuto
    • rit.

    Antonyms

    • increasing

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