increscent

[ in-kres-uhnt ]

adjective

1. increasing or waxing, as the moon.

increscent

/ ɪnˈkrɛsənt /

adjective

1. (esp of the moon) increasing in size; waxing

Other Words From

• in·crescence noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of increscent¹

1565–75; < Latin incrēscent- (stem of incrēscēns present participle of incrēscere to grow), equivalent to in- in- ² + crēsc- grow + -ent- -ent

Word History and Origins

Origin of increscent¹

C16: from Latin incrēscēns

Example Sentences

It is commonly borne with both points uppermost, but when representing the waning or the waxing moon—decrescent or increscent—its horns are turned to the sinister or dexter side of the shield.

From Project Gutenberg

The crescent is employed as a charge in heraldry, with its horns vertical; when they are turned to the dexter side of the shield, it is called increscent, when to the sinister, decrescent.

From Project Gutenberg

A.—Crescent B.—Increscent No. 166 C.—Decrescent In blazoning Charges of various classes, Heralds employ appropriate Epithets and descriptive Terms, of which the following are characteristic examples:—The Sun is “in splendour.”

From Project Gutenberg

The Moon, when full, is “in her complement”: she is a “Crescent” when she appears in No. 166, A: she is “Increscent” when as in No. 166, B: and she is “Decrescent” when as in No. 166, C. Animals and Birds of prey are said to be “armed” of their talons, teeth, and claws.

From Project Gutenberg

Azure, a moon increscent argent.

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Related Words

• aggregate
• increasing