Degradation: meaning, definitions and examples
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degradation
[ หdษษกrษหdeษชสษn ]
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:
๐ต๐น degradaรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคชเคเฅเคทเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช Verschlechterung
๐ฎ๐ฉ degradasi
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะตะณัะฐะดะฐััั
๐ต๐ฑ degradacja
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฃๅ (ใใฃใ)
๐ซ๐ท dรฉgradation
๐ช๐ธ degradaciรณn
๐น๐ท bozulma
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ํ (์ ํ)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฏููุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ degradace
๐ธ๐ฐ degradรกcia
๐จ๐ณ ้ๅ (tuรฌhuร )
๐ธ๐ฎ degradacija
๐ฎ๐ธ niรฐurbrot
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัำฉะผะตะฝะดะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แแแแชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ deqradasiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 5257 directing
- 5258 individually
- 5259 realization
- 5260 degradation
- 5261 supplying
- 5262 observing
- 5263 specialists
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