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degringolade

dé·grin·go·lade
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dey-gran-gaw-lad; English dey-grang-guh-lahd]
    • /deɪ grɛ̃ gɔˈlad; English deɪˌgræŋ gəˈlɑd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dey-gran-gaw-lad; English dey-grang-guh-lahd]
    • /deɪ grɛ̃ gɔˈlad; English deɪˌgræŋ gəˈlɑd/

Definitions of degringolade word

  • noun degringolade a rapid descent or deterioration 3
  • verb degringolade to descend rapidly 3
  • verb degringolade to deteriorate rapidly 3
  • noun plural degringolade French. a quick deterioration or breakdown, as of a situation or circumstance. 1
  • noun degringolade A rapid decline or deterioration; a tumble. 1

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Parts of speech for Degringolade

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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degringolade popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for degringolade

noun degringolade

  • decline — If something declines, it becomes less in quantity, importance, or strength.
  • devaluation — a decrease in the exchange value of a currency against gold or other currencies, brought about by a government
  • slump — to drop or fall heavily; collapse: Suddenly she slumped to the floor.
  • degradation — You use degradation to refer to a situation, condition, or experience which you consider shameful and disgusting, especially one which involves poverty or immorality.
  • depreciation — the reduction in value of a fixed asset due to use, obsolescence, etc

Antonyms for degringolade

noun degringolade

  • increase — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
  • success — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
  • improvement — an act of improving or the state of being improved.
  • betterment — The betterment of something is the act or process of improving its standard or status.
  • building — A building is a structure that has a roof and walls, for example a house or a factory.

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