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decremental


Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or being a series of numbers or values that decreases by a fixed amount.


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decrement , decremental , decrements
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'decrementum' meaning 'a decrease' or 'a diminution'


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  1. The term 'decremental' is commonly used in computer programming to describe a function or algorithm that decreases a value by a fixed amount.

  2. The concept of decremental sequences has been studied in mathematics since ancient times, with evidence of their use dating back to the Babylonians.


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  1. increment: The opposite of decremental, referring to a sequence or value that increases by a fixed amount.

  2. sequence: A collection of numbers or values arranged in a specific order.


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In mathematics, the term 'decremental' is used to describe a sequence of numbers or values that decreases by a fixed amount. It is often contrasted with the term 'incremental', which refers to a sequence that increases by a fixed amount.

How to Memorize "decremental"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a number line with numbers decreasing by a fixed amount.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'decremental' with the concept of 'decreasing' or 'diminishing'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Decrease, Decremental, Decrease' to remember the meaning.


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