Deterioration

Pronunciation: /dɪˌtɪriəˈreɪʃən/

Definitions of deterioration

noun the condition of being worsened or impaired

Example Sentences

A1 The old house showed signs of deterioration.

A2 Neglect can lead to the deterioration of a building.

B1 The deterioration of the economy was evident in the rising unemployment rates.

B2 The company's profits suffered due to the deterioration of their market position.

C1 The gradual deterioration of the environment is a global concern.

C2 The rapid deterioration of the patient's health required immediate medical attention.

Examples of deterioration in a Sentence

formal The continuous exposure to harsh weather conditions led to the deterioration of the building's facade.

informal Leaving your bike out in the rain will cause it to deteriorate quickly.

slang If you keep skipping meals, your health will deteriorate.

figurative The lack of communication in their relationship caused a slow deterioration of their bond.

Grammatical Forms of deterioration

• past tense: deteriorated
• plural: deteriorations
• comparative: more deteriorated
• superlative: most deteriorated
• present tense: deteriorates
• future tense: will deteriorate
• perfect tense: has deteriorated
• continuous tense: is deteriorating
• singular: deterioration
• positive degree: deterioration
• infinitive: to deteriorate
• gerund: deteriorating
• participle: deteriorating

Origin and Evolution of deterioration

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'deterioration' originated from the Latin word 'deteriorare', which means 'to make worse'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'deterioration' has retained its original meaning of becoming worse or declining in quality, but it is now commonly used in various contexts to describe the worsening of conditions, situations, or objects.