"Paracmastic" is a word in ENGLISH
Gradually decreasing; past the acme, or crisis, as a
distemper.
Mothers tend toward right on most things.
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To grow less, -- opposed to increase; to be diminished gradually, in size, degree, number, duration, etc., or in strength, …
Read the complete definitionTo cause to grow less; to diminish gradually; as, extravagance decreases one's means.
Read the complete definitionA becoming less; gradual diminution; decay; as, a decrease of revenue or of strength.
Read the complete definitionThe state of becoming gradually less; decrease; diminution; waste; loss.
Read the complete definitionBecoming less by gradual diminution; decreasing; as, a decrescent moon.
Read the complete definitionSlackening; -- a direction to perform a passage with a gradual decrease in time and force; ritardando.
Read the complete definitionA gradual increase and decrease of the volume of sound; the crescendo and diminuendo combined; -- generally indicated by the …
Read the complete definitionThe act of wasting, or the state of being wasted; a squandering; needless destruction; useless consumption or expenditure; devastation; loss …
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