adj
Meaning 1
That decreases in stages.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
step-down
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adj
Meaning 2
That reduces a voltage.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
the act of decreasing or reducing something
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: decrease, diminution, reduction
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: change of magnitude
Narrower terms: cut, moderation, mitigation, lowering, cutback, devaluation, devitalization, devitalisation, extenuation, palliation, easing, easement, alleviation, relief, de-escalation, minimization, minimisation, depletion, shortening, shrinking, subtraction, deduction, deflation, discount, price reduction, rollback, weakening, depreciation, contraction, reverse split, reverse stock split, split down, amortization, amortisation, declassification, tax shelter, shelter, tax credit
History
Etymology
Deverbal from step down.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Finnish: jännitettä laskeva — voltage decrease
- Vietnamese: hạ thế — voltage decrease