deterioration
Americannoun
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the act or process of deteriorating.
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the state or condition of having deteriorated.
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a gradual decline, as in quality, serviceability, or vigor.
Other Word Forms
- nondeterioration noun
Etymology
Origin of deterioration
1650–60; < Late Latin dēteriōrātiōn- (stem of dēteriōrātiō ), equivalent to dēteriōrāt ( us ) ( deteriorate ) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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"This new framework must drive urgent action to reverse that decline and the deterioration of our environment – nature can't wait any longer," she said.
From BBC
There’s no meaningful deterioration in underlying fundamentals, he says.
At those even colder temperatures, deterioration slowed down further.
From Science Daily
The challenge, as you point out, is that your relative willingly gave this person power of attorney, and given their deterioration, it will be difficult for them to rescind it.
From MarketWatch
It would take a clear deterioration in the job market to justify a cut, he said.
From Barron's
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