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dégradation — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • breakdown noun A failure, especially of a machine or vehicle.
  • degradation noun A lowering in rank, dignity, or reputation.
  • demotion noun A move to a lower rank, position, or level.
  • waste noun Material that is no longer wanted or useful; rubbish.

Senses

dégradation is used for these senses in English:

  • breakdown (chemistry, uncountable) Breaking of chemical bonds within a compound to produce simpler compounds or elements; (countable) an instance of this.
  • degradation The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society
  • demotion An act of demoting; a lowering of rank or status.
  • waste Gradual loss or decay.

breakdown — full definition

  1. noun A failure, especially of a machine or vehicle.
  2. noun A sudden decline in someone's mental or physical health, often preventing normal functioning.
  3. noun A detailed analysis showing the separate parts of something.

degradation — full definition

  1. noun A lowering in rank, dignity, or reputation.
  2. noun A gradual decline in quality, strength, or condition.

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