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downgoing

7.7

Moving down toward a lower place or depth

adjective

Specialized

: descendente

The downgoing current in the ocean was measured by the research team.

Examples

Scientists analyzed the downgoing rays as they passed through the atmosphere.
The sensors detected downgoing signals deep beneath the earth's surface.
The downgoing flow of the river was evident after the rain.
The scientists noted the downgoing pressure levels in the ocean.
The downgoing current in the ocean was measured by the research team.
The sensors detected downgoing signals deep beneath the earth's surface.
The downgoing flow of the river was evident after the rain.

Synonyms

down

vsdowngoing

∞ 1.0

At a lower level or amount than before

is the formal technical term rather than a broad everyday word

downward

vsdowngoing

79 1.4

Moving or pointing toward a lower position, often about prices and trends

is used mainly in scientific or technical contexts rather than general use

descending

vsdowngoing

3.2

Moving down from a higher to a lower position

is the scientific term used more in technical contexts

downward-sloping

vsdowngoing

4.1

Going down at a noticeable angle

is used in scientific contexts to mean general movement toward lower levels not shape

downward-arching

vsdowngoing

6.8

Curving down like a bow

is a technical term for movement toward lower positions rather than a curved form

Surface Forms

downgoing positive

Morphology

downgoing = go (transparent) = down + go + ing

In technical contexts the term literally denotes motion or direction downward, transparently derived from 'down' + 'going' + '-ing'. [Postprocessing: moved 'down' from base_words to prefix]

Etymology

Downgoing comes from down 'toward a lower place' plus going 'moving', so it paints the picture of something travelling downward. That's why scientists use downgoing for currents, rays, or signals that move down into the earth or sea.