Meaning
lowering, drop, decrease
- the act or result of bringing down, reducing, or decreasing something (temperature, price, voice)
In a sentence
Le previsioni indicano un netto abbassamento delle temperature per il fine settimana.
The forecast indicates a sharp drop in temperatures for the weekend.
L'insegnante ha un forte abbassamento di voce e non può fare lezione.
The teacher has severe hoarseness and cannot teach the class.
L'azienda ha registrato un rapido abbassamento dei costi operativi.
The company recorded a rapid reduction in operating costs.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| abbassamento | masculine · singular |
| abbassamenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Derived from the verb 'abbassare' + suffix '-mento'.
- Very common with physical values such as temperature, pressure, costs, or vocal volume.