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deterioration

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪˌtɪriəˈreɪʃən/ · UK /dɪˌtɪəriəˈreɪʃən/

deterioration means: The process of becoming worse in quality, condition, or health.

noun

GETTING WORSEB2

The process of becoming worse in quality, condition, or health.

  • We noticed a deterioration in her health.
  • Regular repairs can prevent further deterioration.
  • The building showed signs of deterioration after years of neglect.

How to use it: deterioration in something (Doctors noticed a deterioration in his health.); deterioration of something (Damp caused the deterioration of the wooden floor.)

Similar words: decline, worsening, decay

Opposites: improvement

Common phrases: rapid deterioration, deterioration in something, prevent deterioration

PERIOD OF DECLINEC2

The period of time during which something becomes worse.

  • The deterioration lasted several years.
  • During the deterioration, repairs became increasingly difficult.
  • A brief deterioration was followed by a long recovery.

Similar words: period of decline

Common phrases: a long deterioration, a brief deterioration, during the deterioration

Questions about deterioration

What does deterioration mean?

The process of becoming worse in quality, condition, or health.

What is deterioration in other languages?

Türkçe: kötüleşme · Español: deterioro · Français: détérioration · Deutsch: Verschlechterung · Italiano: deterioramento · 日本語: 悪化

How do you pronounce deterioration?

In American English /dɪˌtɪriəˈreɪʃən/; in British English /dɪˌtɪəriəˈreɪʃən/.

How do you use deterioration in a sentence?

We noticed a deterioration in her health. Regular repairs can prevent further deterioration.

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