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- DictionaryDe·te·ri·o·ra·tion/dəˌtirēəˈrāSH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. the process of becoming progressively worse: "a deterioration in the condition of the patient"
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.
deterioration. the fact or process of becoming worse. Definition of deterioration noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. : to make inferior in quality or value : impair. Exposure to sunlight may deteriorate the paint. 2. : disintegrate. intransitive verb. : to become impaired in quality, functioning, or condition : degenerate. allowed a tradition of academic excellence to deteriorate. his health deteriorated.
C1. to become worse: condition deteriorates She was taken into the hospital last week when her condition suddenly deteriorated. situation deteriorates The political situation in the region has deteriorated rapidly. Synonym. degenerate. Compare. degrade (SPOIL) Fewer examples. We could see his health deteriorating week by week.
5 days ago · deterioration in American English. (dɪˌtɪəriəˈreiʃən) noun. 1. the act or process of deteriorating. 2. the state or condition of having deteriorated. 3. a gradual decline, as in quality, serviceability, or vigor.
Deterioration definition: . See examples of DETERIORATION used in a sentence.
to make or become worse or inferior in condition, character, quality, value, etc. Synonyms: worsen, decline, degenerate. 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. Discover More. Derived Forms.
