Deteriorative: meaning, definitions and examples
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deteriorative
[ dɪˈtɪəriəˌreɪtɪv ]
describing a process
Causing or characterized by deterioration, especially in quality or condition.
Synonyms
damaging, degrading, deleterious, detrimental
Examples of usage
- The deteriorative effects of climate change on the environment are becoming more evident.
- Poor maintenance led to the deteriorative condition of the building.
medical context
Tending to cause deterioration in a patient's health or condition.
Synonyms
debilitating, harmful, pernicious, weakening
Examples of usage
- The deteriorative nature of the disease required immediate treatment.
- The medication had a deteriorative impact on his immune system.
Translations
Translations of the word "deteriorative" in other languages:
🇵🇹 deteriorativo
🇮🇳 क्षीणकारी
🇩🇪 verschlechternd
🇮🇩 merusak
🇺🇦 погіршуючий
🇵🇱 pogarszający się
🇯🇵 悪化させる
🇫🇷 détérioratif
🇪🇸 deteriorativo
🇹🇷 bozucu
🇰🇷 악화시키는
🇸🇦 مفسد
🇨🇿 zhoršující se
🇸🇰 zhoršujúci sa
🇨🇳 恶化的
🇸🇮 poslabšajoč
🇮🇸 versnandi
🇰🇿 нашарлаушы
🇬🇪 გაუარესებული
🇦🇿 pisləşdirici
🇲🇽 deteriorativo
Word origin
The word 'deteriorative' is a derivative of the verb 'deteriorate,' which comes from the Latin word 'deteriorare,' meaning 'to make worse.' The concept of deterioration has been recognized throughout history in various contexts, from the decay of physical objects to the decline of health. The adjective 'deteriorative' captures the essence of this process of worsening or decline, reflecting the ongoing observation of negative changes in quality or condition.
See also: deteriorated, deteriorating, deterioration.