Degradation: meaning, definitions and examples
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degradation
[ ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən ]
environmental
The process of deteriorating or being degraded, especially environmentally.
Synonyms
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.
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.
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:
🇵🇹 degradação
🇮🇳 अपक्षय
🇩🇪 Verschlechterung
🇮🇩 degradasi
🇺🇦 деградація
🇵🇱 degradacja
🇯🇵 劣化 (れっか)
🇫🇷 dégradation
🇪🇸 degradación
🇹🇷 bozulma
🇰🇷 악화 (악화)
🇸🇦 تدهور
🇨🇿 degradace
🇸🇰 degradácia
🇨🇳 退化 (tuìhuà)
🇸🇮 degradacija
🇮🇸 niðurbrot
🇰🇿 төмендеу
🇬🇪 დეგრადაცია
🇦🇿 deqradasiya
🇲🇽 degradación
Word origin
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.