Crescent vs. Decrescent — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Crescent and Decrescent
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Definitions
Crescent➦
A crescent shape (, British English also ) is a symbol or emblem used to represent the lunar phase in the first quarter (the "sickle moon"), or by extension a symbol representing the Moon itself. In Hinduism, Lord Shiva is often shown wearing a crescent moon on his head symbolising that the lord is the master of time and is himself timeless.
Decrescent➦
Becoming gradually less; waning.
Crescent➦
The curved sickle shape of the waxing or waning moon
The moon was a slender crescent
Decrescent➦
Becoming gradually less; diminishing.
Crescent➦
A thing which has the shape of a single curve that is broad in the centre and tapers to a point at each end
A three-mile crescent of golden sand
Decrescent➦
Waning.
A decrescent moon
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Crescent➦
A moth or butterfly with crescent-shaped markings on the wings.
Decrescent➦
(heraldry) A crescent oriented with horns turned to sinister (pointing right).
Crescent➦
Having the shape of a crescent
A crescent moon
Decrescent➦
Becoming less by gradual diminution; decreasing; as, a decrescent moon.
Crescent➦
Growing, increasing, or developing.
Decrescent➦
A crescent with the horns directed towards the sinister.
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Crescent➦
The figure of the moon as it appears before its first quarter phase or after its third quarter phase, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.
Crescent➦
A curved street.
Crescent➦
A curved block of buildings, especially row houses, forming a continuous facade.
Crescent➦
A curved pastry.
Crescent➦
Crescent-shaped.
Crescent➦
Waxing, as the moon approaching its first quarter phase; increasing.
Crescent➦
The figure of the moon as it appears between its first or last quarter and the new moon, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.
Crescent➦
Something shaped like a crescent, especially:
Crescent➦
A curved pastry.
Crescent➦
A curved street, often presenting a continuous façade, as of row houses.
Crescent➦
(Islam) A representation of crescent used as a symbol of Islam.
Turkish flag features a white star and crescent on red base.
Crescent➦
(NZ) A crescent spanner.
Crescent➦
(historical) Any of three orders of knighthood conferred upon foreigners to whom Turkey might be indebted for valuable services.
Crescent➦
(heraldry) The emblem of the waxing Moon with horns directed upward, when used in a coat of arms; often used as a mark of cadency to distinguish a second son and his descendants.
Crescent➦
A crescentspot butterfly.
Crescent➦
Marked by an increase; waxing, like the Moon.
Crescent➦
Shaped like a crescent.
Crescent➦
(transitive) To form a crescent shape
Crescent➦
(transitive) To decorate with crescents.
Crescent➦
The increasing moon; the moon in her first quarter, or when defined by a concave and a convex edge; also, applied improperly to the old or decreasing moon in a like state.
Crescent➦
Anything having the shape of a crescent or new moon.
Crescent➦
A representation of the increasing moon, often used as an emblem or badge
The cross of our faith is replanted,The pale, dying crescent is daunted.
Crescent➦
Any one of three orders of knighthood; the first instituted by Charles I., king of Naples and Sicily, in 1268; the second by René of Anjou, in 1448; and the third by the Sultan Selim III., in 1801, to be conferred upon foreigners to whom Turkey might be indebted for valuable services.
Crescent➦
The emblem of the increasing moon with horns directed upward, when used in a coat of arms; - often used as a mark of cadency to distinguish a second son and his descendants.
Crescent➦
Shaped like a crescent.
Astarte, queen of heaven, with crescent horns.
Crescent➦
Increasing; growing.
O, I see the crescent promise of my spirit hath not set.
Crescent➦
To form into a crescent, or something resembling a crescent.
Crescent➦
To adorn with crescents.
Crescent➦
Any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
Crescent➦
Resembling the new moon in shape