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Deterioration (Noun)

Meaning 1

Process of changing to an inferior state.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

  • Declension
  • Decline In Quality
  • Worsening

Hypernyms

  • Diminution

Hyponyms

  • Falloff
  • Slack
  • Drop-off
  • Falling Off

Related Words

  • Deteriorate (verb)

Meaning 2

A symptom of reduced quality or strength.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The doctor warned that the patient's condition would lead to a rapid deterioration of her physical health if left untreated.
  • The once-thriving neighborhood showed signs of deterioration, with crumbling buildings and overgrown lots.
  • The company's financial reports revealed a steady deterioration in profits over the past quarter.
  • The bridge's structural deterioration made it a hazard to drivers, and it was eventually closed for repairs.
  • The team's performance showed a noticeable deterioration in the second half of the season, leading to their elimination from the playoffs.

Synonyms

  • Impairment

Hyponyms

  • Dilapidation
  • Desolation

Related Words

  • Deteriorate (verb)
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