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View synonyms for deterioration

deterioration

[ dih-teer-ee-uh-rey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act or process of deteriorating.
  2. the state or condition of having deteriorated.
  3. a gradual decline, as in quality, serviceability, or vigor.

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Other Words From

  • nonde·teri·o·ration noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of deterioration1

1650–60; < Late Latin dēteriōrātiōn- (stem of dēteriōrātiō ), equivalent to dēteriōrāt ( us ) ( deteriorate ) + -iōn- -ion

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