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| de·gres·sion [ di grésh'n ] (plural de·gres·sions) |
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1. decrease: a gradual decrease or downward movement
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2. gradual decrease in taxation: a gradual lowering of the tax rate on sums below a specific amount
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| [15th century. < medieval Latin degression-< Latin degress-, past participle of degredi "step down" < gradus "step, stage"] |
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 de·gres·sive adjective |
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