Deteriorated: meaning, definitions and examples

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deteriorated

 

[ dɪˈtɪərɪəˌreɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a negative way

To become worse in quality or condition over time. To decline or deteriorate gradually.

Synonyms

decline, degenerate, worsen

Examples of usage

  • The old building has deteriorated over the years and now needs extensive repairs.
  • The patient's health deteriorated rapidly after the surgery.
Context #2 | Verb

in health

To become weaker or sicker in health, to decline in physical well-being.

Synonyms

decline, weaken, worsen

Examples of usage

  • The patient's condition deteriorated overnight, prompting the doctors to take immediate action.
  • If your health deteriorates, make sure to consult a doctor as soon as possible.

Translations

Translations of the word "deteriorated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deteriorado

🇮🇳 खराब हो गया

🇩🇪 verschlechtert

🇮🇩 memburuk

🇺🇦 погіршений

🇵🇱 pogorszony

🇯🇵 悪化した

🇫🇷 détérioré

🇪🇸 deteriorado

🇹🇷 kötüleşmiş

🇰🇷 악화된

🇸🇦 متدهور

🇨🇿 zhoršený

🇸🇰 zhoršený

🇨🇳 恶化的

🇸🇮 poslabšano

🇮🇸 versnað

🇰🇿 нашарлаған

🇬🇪 დამძიმებული

🇦🇿 pisləşmiş

🇲🇽 deteriorado

Etymology

The word 'deteriorate' originated from the Latin word 'deterioratus', which means 'made worse'. The term first appeared in English in the early 16th century. Over time, the word has been used to describe the process of something becoming worse or declining in quality. The concept of deterioration is often associated with the passage of time and the natural decay of things.

See also: deteriorating, deterioration, deteriorative.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,797, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.