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adjective Pathology.
unable to function optimally, especially with regard to immune response, owing to underlying disease, harmful environmental exposure, or the side effects of a course of treatment.
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Compromised
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
Example Sentences
- It is seriously compromised when you pause to think who is getting the jobs.
- On the other hand, a negative bias crept into his artistry, which became increasingly compromised.
- The quality of education is compromised in online learning.
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noun
1.
a settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims, principles, etc., by reciprocal modification of demands.
2.
the result of such a settlement.
3.
something intermediate between different things: The split-level is a compromise between a ranch house and a multistoried house.
4.
an endangering, especially of reputation; exposure to danger, suspicion, etc.: a compromise of one's integrity.
verb (used with object)
5.
to settle by a compromise.
6.
to expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, scandal, etc.; jeopardize: a military oversight that compromised the nation's defenses.
7.
Obsolete.
a.
to bind by bargain or agreement.
b.
to bring to terms.
verb (used without object)
8.
to make a compromise or compromises: The conflicting parties agreed to compromise.
9.
to make a dishonorable or shameful concession: He is too honorable to compromise with his principles.
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