Pronunciation: [dˈiːkɹiːsɪŋlɪ] (IPA) 
The adverb "decreasingly" is spelled with the letters d-e-c-r-e-a-s-i-n-g-l-y. It is pronounced as /dɪˈkriːsɪŋli/. The letter "c" is pronounced as /s/ instead of /k/ due to the following letter "r". The "eas" segment is pronounced as a long "e" sound, represented by /iː/. The "ing" ending is pronounced as /ɪŋ/. This word is often used to describe a trend that is becoming smaller or less frequent over time.
The term "decreasingly" is an adverb derived from the word "decrease" and is used to describe a gradual reduction or decline in the extent, amount, or intensity of something over time. It indicates a diminishing trend or decreasing rate of occurrence of a particular event, characteristic, or quality.
In a quantitative sense, "decreasingly" suggests a consistent lowering of measurements, values, or quantities over time or within a given context. For instance, it can refer to a decreasing population, decreasing temperature, decreasing profits, or decreasing sales. This adverb signifies a gradual shift toward smaller or lesser values, often implying a decline or a diminishing pattern.
In a qualitative sense, "decreasingly" implies a gradual decrease in the level, intensity, importance, or influence of a particular factor or aspect. It suggests a gradual fading, weakening, or diminishing of such qualities. For example, one might speak of a decreasingly significant role, decreasingly relevant data, or decreasingly popular trends.
Overall, "decreasingly" is used to describe a diminishing trend or pattern, indicating a consistent reduction or decline in quantity, quality, or significance. It highlights the gradual decline of a particular characteristic or parameter, showing a movement towards smaller, lesser, or weaker states.
The word decreasingly is derived from the verb decrease which originates from the Old French word descroistre meaning to diminish or to decrease. It further traces back to the Latin word decrescere which has the same meaning of to diminish or to grow less. In this context, the suffix -ly is added to the word decreasing to form an adverb, hence decreasingly meaning in a manner that is diminishing or becoming less.
