Decrescent

Pronunciation

• IPA: /dɪˈkɹɛsÉ™nt/

Origin

From decressant, from Anglo-Norman, present participle of decrestre ("to decrease")

Full definition of decrescent

Adjective

1. Becoming gradually less; diminishing.
2. Waning.a decrescent moon

Noun

1. (heraldiccharge) A crescent oriented with horns turned to sinister (pointing right).

Antonyms

• increscent