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degradation

 

[ หŒdษ›ษกrษ™หˆdeษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
The environment
Context #1 | Noun

environmental

The process of deteriorating or being degraded, especially environmentally.

Synonyms

destruction, deterioration

Examples of usage

  • The degradation of the soil caused by deforestation is a serious environmental issue.
  • The degradation of the water quality in the river has led to the decline in aquatic life.
Context #2 | Noun

social

The act or process of degrading or being degraded in social status or position.

Synonyms

debasement, disgrace, humiliation

Examples of usage

  • The degradation of the homeless population in society is a pressing issue.
  • The degradation of women's rights in certain countries is a violation of human rights.
Context #3 | Noun

technical

The reduction in quality or performance of a material or system.

Synonyms

degeneration, deterioration, weakening

Examples of usage

  • The degradation of the electrical components led to the malfunction of the device.
  • The degradation of the building structure posed a safety risk to occupants.

Translations

Translations of the word "degradation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น degradaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคชเค•เฅเคทเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verschlechterung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ degradasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะณั€ะฐะดะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ degradacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŠฃๅŒ– (ใ‚Œใฃใ‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉgradation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ degradaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bozulma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•…ํ™” (์•…ํ™”)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฏู‡ูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ degradace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ degradรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€€ๅŒ– (tuรฌhuร )

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ degradacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ niรฐurbrot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ำฉะผะตะฝะดะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒ’แƒ แƒแƒ“แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ deqradasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ degradaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'degradation' originated from the Latin word 'degradatio', which means 'a lowering, degradation'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 15th century. The concept of degradation has been present throughout history, often associated with the decline or deterioration of something, whether it be environmental, social, or technical. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass various aspects of decline or deterioration in different contexts.

See also: degradable, degrader, degrading.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,260 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.