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Definition of Deterioration
1. Noun. A symptom of reduced quality or strength.
Exact synonyms: Impairment
Generic synonyms: Decay
Specialized synonyms: Corrosion, Desolation, Devastation, Decrepitude, Dilapidation, Wear
Derivative terms: Deteriorate, Deteriorate
Generic synonyms: Decay
Specialized synonyms: Corrosion, Desolation, Devastation, Decrepitude, Dilapidation, Wear
Derivative terms: Deteriorate, Deteriorate
2. Noun. Process of changing to an inferior state.
Exact synonyms: Declension, Decline In Quality, Worsening
Generic synonyms: Decline, Diminution
Specialized synonyms: Drop-off, Falling Off, Falloff, Slack, Slump
Derivative terms: Decline, Deteriorate, Deteriorate, Worsen
Generic synonyms: Decline, Diminution
Specialized synonyms: Drop-off, Falling Off, Falloff, Slack, Slump
Derivative terms: Decline, Deteriorate, Deteriorate, Worsen
Definition of Deterioration
1. n. The process of growing worse, or the state of having grown worse.
Definition of Deterioration
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Medical Definition of Deterioration
1. The process or condition of becoming worse. Origin: L. Deterior, worse (05 Mar 2000)