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deteriorate

[ dih-teer-ee-uh-reyt ]

verb (used with or without object)

deteriorated, deteriorating.
  1. to make or become worse or inferior in condition, character, quality, value, etc.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. to disintegrate or wear away.


deteriorate

/ ɪˈɪəɪəˌɪ /

verb

  1. to make or become worse or lower in quality, value, character, etc; depreciate
  2. intr to wear away or disintegrate
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٱǰپ, adjective
  • ˌٱˈپDz, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ·ٱ····پ adjective
  • ܲ··ٱ···· adjective
  • un··ٱ····پ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of deteriorate1

First recorded in 1565–75; from Late Latin ŧٱōٳܲ “made worse,” past participle of ŧٱō “to make worse,” from Latin ŧٱǰ “worse,” from ŧ de- + -ter-, element in adjectives relating to spatial orientation + -ior, comparative suffix; exterior, interior
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Word History and Origins

Origin of deteriorate1

C16: from Late Latin ŧٱō, from Latin ŧٱǰ worse
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Example Sentences

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"You are a lady whose mental state deteriorated, I suspect under the overwhelming weight of your concern and care for Alexander."

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Driving Tesla’s woes is Musk’s deteriorating reputation, Ives said, which has led to protests and boycotts against Tesla and incidents of vandalism on Tesla vehicles and chargers.

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Headlines about the late pontiff’s deteriorating health had been making the rounds, and anyway, given the criteria for the position, a papal passing is never too far-fetched.

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By 16, her health had deteriorated to such an extent that she was taken to hospital after losing the ability to speak.

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His health again began to deteriorate Feb. 14, when he was admitted to Gemelli hospital for what was described as a respiratory infection.

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