rückläufig

declining; decreasing

English translations

01
declining
02
retrograd

Word details

German meaning: Sich verringernd oder abnehmend; negativ.
English meaning: Declining, decreasing
Synonym: sinkend, abnehmend
German example: Die Verkaufszahlen sind rückläufig.
English example: The sales figures are declining.

degressiv
Decreasing, diminishing; progressing in a decreasing progression.
regressiv
regressive
retrograd
Retrograde means moving backward or in reverse, often in reference to the movement of planets.

Example sentences with “rückläufig”

Die Zahlen sind rückläufig. (The numbers are declining.)

Frequently asked questions

When is 'rückläufig' used?

It is common in statistics and economics.