nonincreasing

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //nɒnɪnˈkriːsɪŋ//

KK: /nɑnɪnˈkrisɪŋ/

adjective

Definition

This word describes a situation where values do not increase; they either stay the same or decrease.

Example

The sequence of numbers is nonincreasing, meaning each number is less than or equal to the one before it.

Conversation

Have you noticed how the prices have been nonincreasing lately?

Yeah, it's surprising, isn't it?

I thought they would keep going up, but it seems like they've stabilized.

Hopefully, it stays like this for a while.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

decreasing

diminishing

declining

Antonyms

increasing

growing

rising

Root Explanation

Nonincreasing → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "increasing" (from the root "crescere" in Latin, meaning to grow or increase). The word "nonincreasing" describes a sequence or function that does not grow or increase in value.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') growing or increasing ('crescere') — that's why nonincreasing means something that does not increase.

Visually Confused Words

unincreasing