azaltmada

Azaltmada is a Turkish grammatical form meaning “in the act of reducing” or “during reduction.” It is formed from the verb azaltmak (to reduce) together with the noun azaltma (reduction) and the locative suffix -da, which marks context or setting. As a case form, azaltmada functions as an adverbial noun phrase that specifies the circumstance in which an action occurs. It is not a standalone lexical item with a fixed definition, but a morphologically marked expression used to describe processes of decrease or cutbacks in various domains.

Morphology and formation: the base is azalt-, the nominalizing suffix -ma yields azaltma (reduction), and the locative suffix -da attaches to form azaltmada (“in the reduction”). This construction is one of several Turkish adverbial-noun formations that convey the situational context of an action, such as timing, location, or manner, with the meaning anchored in reduction or decrease.

Usage and context: azaltmada is commonly employed in technical, policy, and everyday discourse to indicate that the following action or measurement pertains to the act of reducing something—costs, emissions, quantities, or resources. English equivalents include “in reducing,” “in the process of reducing,” or “for reduction.” Examples of usage would be phrases like “maliyetleri azaltmada kullanılan yöntemler” (methods used in reducing costs) or “emisyonları azaltmada atılan adımlar” (steps taken in reducing emissions).