down-
English
editEtymology
editFrom Middle English down-, doun-, dun-, from Old English dūne- (“down-”), from dūne (“down, downward”). More at down.
Prefix
editdown-
- Decrease.
- Those bonds have been downrated.
- Lower position or direction, literally or figuratively.
- The end of the ride was a long coast downhill.
- De-emphasis.
- I tried to downplay the importance of the scandal.