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decreasing
UK
/dɪˈkriːsɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈkrisɪŋ/
Translations
UK
/dɪˈkriːsɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈkriːsɪŋ/
Used attributively to modify a noun, indicating that it is becoming smaller or fewer.
The decreasing temperatures signaled the arrival of autumn.
Les températures décroissantes annonçaient l'arrivée de l'automne.
Gerund or verbal noun referring to the act or process of becoming smaller or fewer.
A gradual decreasing of oil reserves is inevitable.
Une diminution progressive des réserves de pétrole est inévitable.
Additional translations
decreasing
Gerund
decreased
Past Simple
decreased
Past Participle
decreasing
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈkriːs/
US
/dɪˈkris/
(homograph)
Prices decrease during the winter season.
Les prix baissent pendant la saison hivernale.
The temperature will decrease as the sun sets.
La température diminuera lorsque le soleil se couchera.
The company plans to decrease its carbon emissions by 20% over the next five years.
L'entreprise prévoit de réduire ses émissions de carbone de 20 % au cours des cinq prochaines années.
Definitions
The decreasing temperatures signaled the arrival of autumn.
A gradual decreasing of oil reserves is inevitable.
The temperature will decrease as the sun sets.
The company plans to decrease its carbon emissions by 20% over the next five years.