downtrend

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Definition of downtrend in English English dictionary

Any gradual movement towards a lower state or value

The stock market took a long time to recover from the downtrend.

A downtrend is a general downward movement in something such as a company's profits or the economy. The increase slowed to 0.4 percent, possibly indicating the start of a downtrend. uptrend

{i} downward tendency (especially in economy or business)

Related Terms

downtrends

plural of downtrend

Hyphenation

down·trend

Turkish pronunciation

dauntrend

Pronunciation

/ˈdounˌtrend/ /ˈdaʊnˌtrɛnd/

Etymology

[ -"trend ] (noun.) 1926. down + trend