degradation

Meanings

• Noun

  The process of becoming worse or less desirable over time; deterioration.

  - "The painting underwent a painful degradation over the centuries."
  - "The degradation of moral values in society is a cause for concern."

• Noun

  The act of bringing someone or something down in status or esteem.

  - "The bully's degrading comments left the victim in tears."
  - "The degradation of a once-respected public figure can have lasting consequences."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌdɛɡɹəˈdeɪʃən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=81996465"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with degradation
debilitate , graduate , insulate , relate

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Variants

List of all variants of degradation that leads to same result
degradation , degradations , degradative

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Etymology

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From the Old French 'degrader', meaning 'to make lower', from 'degra' meaning 'step' + 'grad' meaning 'ladder'.

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Trivia

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1. Degradation is the opposite of graduation.

2. The term 'degradation' is often used in the context of data compression to describe the loss of information during the compression process.

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Related Concepts

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1. deterioration: The process of becoming worse or less desirable over time, similar to degradation, but often used to refer specifically to physical or material decline.

2. humiliation: The act of bringing someone down in status or esteem, similar to degradation, but often used to refer specifically to emotional or psychological harm.

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Culture

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Degradation is a common theme in literature, particularly in works dealing with social issues, morality, and decay. It can also be found in art, music, and film, often used to explore themes of decay, transformation, and the human condition.

How to Memorize "degradation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a painting or object slowly fading or deteriorating over time.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of someone or something being brought down in status or esteem.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Deterioration Gradually Affects Everything' to remember the meaning of degradation.

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