Demotion

Pronunciation: /dɪˈmoʊʃən/

Definitions of demotion

noun a reduction in rank or status, typically as a punishment

Example Sentences

A1 She was upset about her demotion at work.

A2 After making several mistakes, he received a demotion to a lower position.

B1 The demotion was a result of restructuring within the company.

B2 His demotion was a blow to his ego, but he accepted it gracefully.

C1 The demotion was seen as a necessary step to improve efficiency in the department.

C2 Despite the demotion, she continued to excel in her new role and eventually regained her previous position.

Examples of demotion in a Sentence

formal The employee faced a demotion due to multiple performance issues.

informal He got demoted because he kept showing up late to work.

slang She got busted down to a lower position at work.

figurative His demotion felt like a step backwards in his career.

Grammatical Forms of demotion

• past tense: demoted
• plural: demotions
• comparative: more demoted
• superlative: most demoted
• present tense: demote
• future tense: will demote
• perfect tense: have demoted
• continuous tense: is demoting
• singular: demotion
• positive degree: demote
• infinitive: to demote
• gerund: demoting
• participle: demoted

Origin and Evolution of demotion

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'demotion' originated from the Latin word 'demovere', which means 'to move down'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of military ranks, 'demotion' has evolved to be commonly used in various fields to describe the act of lowering someone's rank, position, or status.