deterioration

Meanings

• Noun

  The process of becoming worse or deteriorating in quality, quantity, or condition.

  - "The deterioration of the building was caused by water damage."
  - "The deterioration of health in the elderly is a natural process."

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Antonyms

amelioration

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Synonyms

retrogression

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deterioration
deploration , observation , devolution , revolution

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Variants

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deterioration , deteriorations

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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 'deterioration' contains the Latin root 'deterior', which means 'worse'.

2. The process of deterioration is a natural occurrence in many systems, including biological, mechanical, and chemical systems.

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Related Concepts

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1. Decay: The process of deterioration, particularly in organic matter or structures.

2. Degradation: The process of reducing something to a lower quality or state.

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Culture

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The concept of deterioration has been explored in various forms of art and literature, particularly in the context of aging, decay, and decline. It is a common theme in poetry, where it is often used as a metaphor for the passage of time and the human condition.

How to Memorize "deterioration"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a beautiful painting or building slowly fading and losing its color and structure over time.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'deteriorate' as meaning 'to get worse' or 'to decline'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'deterioration' as 'de-tear-i-o-ration', where 'de' means 'down' and 'tear' means 'to tear apart'.

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