deteriorate

Meanings

• Verb

  To worsen or become worse over time; to decline in quality, value, or strength.

  - "The old car had deteriorated to the point of being unusable."
  - "The once beautiful painting had deteriorated due to exposure to sunlight."

• Noun

  The process by which something becomes worse or falls apart.

  - "The deterioration of the building was due to neglect."
  - "The deterioration of the patient's condition was alarming."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪˈtɪəɹɪəɹeɪt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

ameliorate , better , improve , revamp

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Synonyms

degenerate , go off , nerf , weaken , worsen

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deteriorate
debilitate , vacillate , collaborate

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Variants

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deteriorate , deteriorated , deteriorates , deteriorating , deteriorative

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Etymology

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From the Latin deteriorare, meaning 'to make worse'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'deteriorate' contains the Latin root word 'ter', meaning 'earth' or 'ground'.

2. The process of deterioration is a natural part of many systems, including biological organisms, mechanical systems, and even entire civilizations.

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Related Concepts

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1. degradation: A related concept to deterioration, referring to a decrease in quality or value, often with a focus on the loss of integrity or morality.

2. decay: Another related concept, referring to the process of deterioration or decomposition, often in a biological context.

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Culture

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The concept of deterioration has been explored extensively in various forms of art and literature, often as a metaphor for the passage of time or the decline of civilizations.

How to Memorize "deteriorate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a once beautiful and vibrant object gradually losing its color and shape, becoming more worn and damaged over time.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of sadness or loss, as when something once cherished begins to deteriorate.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym DETERIORATE: D - Decline, E - Endure, T - Test, E - Evaluate, R - Report, I - Improve, O - Overcome, A - Adapt, T - Take action, E - Embrace.

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