noun
degradation
dehg-ruh-DAY-shuhn
noun
1
A lowering in rank, dignity, or reputation.
"He described the humiliating job as a degradation of his skills."
2
A gradual decline in quality, strength, or condition.
"Environmental degradation has damaged the coral reef."
"The material shows signs of degradation from sun exposure."
How to Use Degradation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of something (or someone's standing) getting worse or being reduced.
Common pairings
environmental degradation
soil degradation
a sense of degradation
Word Forms
degradations plural
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Etymology
From French dégradation, built from "degrade" + "-ation."