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deterioration

[dɪˌtɪəriəˈreɪʃən]

deterioration Definition

  • 1the process of becoming progressively worse
  • 2the state of being in disrepair or ruin

Using deterioration: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "deterioration" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The deterioration of the building was due to years of neglect.

  • Example

    The patient's health showed signs of deterioration.

  • Example

    The company's financial situation continued to show deterioration.

  • Example

    The quality of the product has suffered from deterioration over time.

deterioration Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for deterioration

Antonyms for deterioration

Idioms Using deterioration

  • in a state of decline or worsening

    Example

    If we don't take action soon, our economy will be on the road to deterioration.

  • a gradual decline that can lead to a much worse situation

    Example

    The company's financial problems were a slippery slope of deterioration that eventually led to bankruptcy.

  • a critical point beyond which it is impossible to reverse a process or situation

    Example

    The deterioration of the environment has reached a point of no return.

Phrases with deterioration

  • a decline in cognitive function, often associated with aging or neurological disorders

    Example

    The patient's mental deterioration was a cause for concern.

  • a decline in physical health or condition, often associated with aging or disease

    Example

    The athlete's physical deterioration was evident in his performance.

  • a decline in ethical or moral standards or behavior

    Example

    The community was concerned about the moral deterioration of its youth.

Origins of deterioration

from Late Latin 'deterioratio', meaning 'worsening'

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Summary: deterioration in Brief

The term 'deterioration' [dɪˌtɪəriəˈreɪʃən] refers to the process of becoming progressively worse or the state of being in disrepair or ruin. It can describe physical, mental, or moral decline, as in 'The patient's health showed signs of deterioration.' 'Deterioration' also appears in idioms like 'on the road to deterioration,' indicating a gradual decline, and 'point of no return,' indicating a critical point beyond which reversal is impossible.