degradative

deg·ra·da·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [deg-ruh-dey-shuh n]
- /ˌdɛg rəˈdeɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [deg-ruh-dey-shuh n]
- /ˌdɛg rəˈdeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of degradative word

adjective degradative causing degradation 3
noun degradative the act of degrading. 1
noun degradative the state of being degraded. 1
noun degradative Physical Geography. the wearing down of the land by the erosive action of water, wind, or ice. 1
noun degradative Chemistry. the breakdown of an organic compound. 1
noun degradative Of, pertaining to, or causing degradation. 1

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Origin of degradative

First appearance:

before 1525

One of the 28% oldest English words

1525-35; < Late Latin dēgradātiōn- (stem of dēgradātiō), equivalent to dēgradāt(us) (past participle of dēgradāre to degrade) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Degradative

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Degradative

degradative popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

degradative usage trend in Literature

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