INCRESCENT


Meaning of INCRESCENT in English

adj.

Pronunciation: in- ' kre-s ə nt

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin increscent-, increscens, present participle of increscere to increase ― more at INCREASE

Date: circa 1658

: becoming gradually greater : WAXING <the increscent moon>

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