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- [dih-teer-ee-uh-rey-shuh n]
- /dɪˌtɪər i əˈreɪ ʃən/
- /dɪˈtɪə.ri.ə.reɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-teer-ee-uh-rey-shuh n]
- /dɪˌtɪər i əˈreɪ ʃən/
Definitions of deterioration word
- noun deterioration the act or process of deteriorating. 1
- noun deterioration the state or condition of having deteriorated. 1
- noun deterioration a gradual decline, as in quality, serviceability, or vigor. 1
- noun deterioration The process of becoming progressively worse. 1
- noun deterioration decline in quality 1
- noun deterioration decline in condition 1
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Origin of deterioration
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Late Latin dēteriōrātiōn- (stem of dēteriōrātiō), equivalent to dēteriōrāt(us) (see deteriorate) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Deterioration
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deterioration popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
deterioration usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deterioration
noun deterioration
- 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 deterioration
noun deterioration
- 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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