Deteriorate: meaning, definitions and examples
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deteriorate
[ dɪˈtɪərɪəˌreɪt ]
in weather conditions
To become progressively worse.
Synonyms
decay, decline, degenerate, worsen
Examples of usage
- The weather is expected to deteriorate over the weekend.
- The road conditions will deteriorate as the snow continues to fall.
in health
To decline in quality or condition.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His health began to deteriorate after the accident.
- Without proper care, the patient's condition may deteriorate.
Translations
Translations of the word "deteriorate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 deteriorar
🇮🇳 बिगड़ना
🇩🇪 verschlechtern
🇮🇩 memburuk
🇺🇦 погіршуватися
🇵🇱 pogarszać się
🇯🇵 悪化する
🇫🇷 détériorer
🇪🇸 deteriorar
🇹🇷 kötüleşmek
🇰🇷 악화되다
🇸🇦 يتدهور
🇨🇿 zhoršovat
🇸🇰 zhoršovať sa
🇨🇳 恶化
🇸🇮 poslabšati
🇮🇸 versna
🇰🇿 нашарлау
🇬🇪 დაშლა
🇦🇿 pisləşmək
🇲🇽 deteriorar
Word origin
The word 'deteriorate' originated from the Latin word 'deterioratus', which means 'made worse'. The word first appeared in the English language in the early 16th century. Over time, 'deteriorate' has been used to describe the process of becoming progressively worse in various contexts, such as weather conditions, health, and relationships.