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Deteriorating: meaning, definitions and examples

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deteriorating

 

[ dɪˈtɪəriəˌreɪtɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

condition

Becoming worse in quality or condition over time.

Synonyms

declining, degrading, worsening

Examples of usage

  • The deteriorating building needed urgent repairs.
  • His health was deteriorating due to lack of proper care.
Context #2 | Verb

health

To become progressively worse.

Synonyms

decline, degrade, worsen

Examples of usage

  • The patient's condition deteriorated rapidly.
  • The relationship between the two countries deteriorated after the conflict.

Translations

Translations of the word "deteriorating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deteriorando

🇮🇳 खराब हो रहा है

🇩🇪 verschlechternd

🇮🇩 memburuk

🇺🇦 погіршення

🇵🇱 pogarszający się

🇯🇵 悪化している

🇫🇷 se détériorer

🇪🇸 deteriorándose

🇹🇷 kötüleşen

🇰🇷 악화되는

🇸🇦 يتدهور

🇨🇿 zhoršující se

🇸🇰 zhoršujúci sa

🇨🇳 恶化

🇸🇮 poslabšajoč se

🇮🇸 versnandi

🇰🇿 нашарлау

🇬🇪 დამძიმებული

🇦🇿 pisləşən

🇲🇽 deteriorándose

Etymology

The word 'deteriorate' originated from the Late Latin word 'deterioratus', which means 'to make worse'. The prefix 'de-' signifies 'down' or 'away', while 'terior' comes from the Latin 'terior', meaning 'worse'. The term 'deteriorating' first appeared in English in the mid-16th century, derived from the Latin roots. Over time, it has been used to describe the process of becoming worse or declining in quality or condition.

See also: deteriorated, deterioration, deteriorative.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,084, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.