debasement

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of reducing the value, quality, or esteem of something.

• Noun

  The process of devaluing currency.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with debasement
debasement , abasement , depravement , contemplation

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Variants

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debase , debased , debasement , debasements , debaser , debasers , debases , debasing , self-debasement , self-debasements

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Etymology

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From Old French desbaser, meaning 'to undress,' from des- 'off' + bas 'bottom'. The financial sense developed in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'debasement' is often used in the context of economics and finance, particularly when referring to the devaluation of currency.

2. In the Middle Ages, 'debasement' referred to the act of removing armor or other clothing from a knight during a tournament.

3. The word 'debase' is also used as a verb, meaning 'to lower the quality or worth of something'

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Related Concepts

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1. devaluation: The action of reducing the value of something, especially currency.

2. moral decay: The process of decline in moral standards and values.

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Culture

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In literature, 'debasement' is often used to describe the moral decline of a character or society. In art, it can refer to the use of vulgar or degrading imagery. In music, it can be a theme in lyrics.

How to Memorize "debasement"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of reducing something's value or esteem. Imagine taking away the value or worth of an object or idea.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of reduction or devaluation. Think of the word 'debase' as meaning 'to lower' or 'to make less valuable'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Debasement: Deprive, Belittle, Abase, Subjugate, Emasculate, Mortify, Thwart, Endure' to remember the definition.

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