Deteriorated: meaning, definitions and examples
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deteriorated
[ dɪˈtɪərɪəˌreɪtɪd ]
in a negative way
To become worse in quality or condition over time. To decline or deteriorate gradually.
Synonyms
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.
in health
To become weaker or sicker in health, to decline in physical well-being.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.