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degradation (adjective)

The process by which something is made worse, weaker, or lower in quality. It is commonly used to describe the decline of environmental conditions, moral standards, or the physical breakdown of materials.

💬 Example

"The heavy foot traffic has caused the degradation of the hiking trails."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'DE-GRADE'. 'DE' means down, and 'GRADE' means quality or step. So, it is a step down in quality.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
deterioration decline decay erosion debasement
⚠️ Common Mistakes

The degradation to the soil. → The degradation of the soil.

I feel very degradation today. → I feel very degraded today.

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