hemameba

/hɛməˈmeɪbə/

Definitions

1. verb

to change or become half, to diminish or to reduce in size or amount.

“The company’s profits began to hemameba after the economic downturn.”

2. noun

a process or state of becoming half or diminishing in size or amount.

“The hemameba of the forest’s ecosystem was a concern for environmental scientists.”

Synonyms

  • decrease
  • diminish

Antonyms

  • augment
  • increase