Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decrescent
Adjective
/dɪˈkrɛs.ənt/
Definition
decreasing in size or diminishing in quantity.
Examples
- The decrescent moon illuminated the night sky with a soft glow.
- In the decrescent phase, the moon appeared as a slender crescent against the evening light.
- Artists often find inspiration in the serene beauty of a decrescent moon.
Meaning
The term ‘decrescent’ is often used to describe the phase of the moon as it transitions from full to new, where the visible surface area is getting smaller.
Synonyms
- Reducing
- Decreasing
- waning
