self-degradation

self-deg·ra·da·tion

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Definitions of self-degradation word

noun self-degradation the act of degrading. 1
noun self-degradation the state of being degraded. 1
noun self-degradation Physical Geography. the wearing down of the land by the erosive action of water, wind, or ice. 1
noun self-degradation Chemistry. the breakdown of an organic compound. 1

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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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.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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