What's the difference between decrescent and increscent?

Decrescent

Definition:

• (a.) Becoming less by gradual diminution; decreasing; as, a decrescent moon.
• (n.) A crescent with the horns directed towards the sinister.

Example Sentences:

• (1) Significant alterations were observed in decrescent order following the administration of HbS-I, -II and -III, while HbS-IV and -V were well tolerated.
• (2) The decrescent nature of gastric cancer was discussed in the light of data regarding the food consumption over several past decades and the results of the case-control study on stomach cancer and diet.

Increscent

Definition:

• (a.) Increasing; growing; augmenting; swelling; enlarging.
• (a.) Increasing; on the increase; -- said of the moon represented as the new moon, with the points turned toward the dexter side.

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