degradation — the process of something being damaged or made worse
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of something being damaged or made worse
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdeɡrəˈdeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My phone's battery degradation is so bad that it dies after watching one TikTok video.
- The degradation of his cooking skills was evident when he burned water.
- Climate change leads to the degradation of natural habitats worldwide.
degradation
NOUN[/ˌdeɡrəˈdeɪʃən/]
the process of something being damaged or made worse
Environmental degradation turned the once-clear river into polluted water.
The neglected playground showed clear signs of degradation. (📉 Decline + 🛠️ Damage → Degradation)
After years of degradation, the castle's restoration ended in celebration.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin degradare, formed by combining de- (down) and gradus (step), literally meaning 'to step down' or 'to lower in rank'. The word evolved to denote a reduction in status, quality, or condition.
Breakdown
de- (down, away) + gradus (step, rank, grade) + -ation (process or result). The suffix -ation transforms the verb into a noun denoting the process or state of being degraded.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My phone's battery degradation is so bad that it dies after watching one TikTok video.”
“The degradation of his cooking skills was evident when he burned water.”
“Climate change leads to the degradation of natural habitats worldwide.”
“The company's reputation suffered degradation after the scandal.”
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