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- Dictionarydeterioration/dɪˌtɪərɪəˈreɪʃn/
noun
- 1. the process of becoming progressively worse: "a deterioration in the condition of the patient" Similar Opposite
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the fact or process of becoming worse: deterioration in We've seen a deterioration in relations between the countries. When we arrived, we were appalled at her deterioration. See. deteriorate. Fewer examples. Surveys are starting to show a sharp deterioration in consumer confidence.
The meaning of DETERIORATION is the action or process of becoming impaired or inferior in quality, functioning, or condition : the state of having deteriorated. How to use deterioration in a sentence.
Deterioration definition: the act or process of deteriorating. . See examples of DETERIORATION used in a sentence.
Deterioration implies that things are falling apart: something once in good condition is now weakened, worn out, or otherwise in decline. Things often undergo deterioration because of neglect. Time also has a lot to do with deterioration.
noun. /dɪˌtɪəriəˈreɪʃn/ /dɪˌtɪriəˈreɪʃn/ [uncountable, countable] the fact or process of becoming worse. deterioration (in something) a serious deterioration in relations between the two countries. deterioration (into something) her deterioration into severe depression. Topics Change, cause and effect c1. Want to learn more?
DETERIORATION definition: the act or process of deteriorating | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples.
uk/dɪˈtɪə.ri.ə.reɪt/us/dɪˈtɪr.i.ə.reɪt/ Add to word listAdd to word list. C1. to become worse: condition deterioratesShe was taken into hospital last week when her condition suddenly deteriorated. situation deterioratesThe political situation in the region has deteriorated rapidly. Synonym. degenerate. Compare. degrade(SPOIL)
to disintegrate or wear away. deteriorate. / dɪˈtɪərɪəˌreɪt / verb. to make or become worse or lower in quality, value, character, etc; depreciate. intr to wear away or disintegrate.
Deterioration definition: The process of growing worse, or the state of having grown worse.
Definition of deteriorate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
