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Decreasing Monotonic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Referring to a function or sequence that consistently decreases as its input or index value increases.

Sense 1: Popular Usage

Describing a decreasing trend or pattern observed in various disciplines or contexts.

Example Sentences:

1. The stock market showed a decreasing monotonic pattern throughout the month.
2. The number of COVID-19 cases exhibited a decreasing monotonic trend after the vaccine was administered widely.
3. As the altitude increased, the temperature exhibited a decreasing monotonic relationship.

Sense 2: Local Usage

Referring specifically to a decreasing monotonic function or sequence within a particular mathematical context.

Example Sentences:

1. The function f(x) = -2x + 4 is a decreasing monotonic function on the interval (-∞, 2).
2. The sequence {3, 2, 1, 0, -1, -2} is an example of a decreasing monotonic sequence.
3. When the interest rate is high, the value of the investment exhibits a decreasing monotonic behavior.

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