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

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

Definition of Deterioration

1. n. The process of growing worse, or the state of having grown worse.

Definition of Deterioration

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Deterioration

1. The process or condition of becoming worse. Origin: L. Deterior, worse (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Deterioration

detergency
detergent
detergent
detergents
detergents
detergent builder
deterger
detergers
deterges
deterging
deteriorate
deteriorated
deteriorates
deteriorating
deterioration (current term)
deterioration (current term)
deteriorations
deteriorative
determent
determents
determinable
determinably
determinacies
determinacy
determinant
determinant
determinantal
determinants
determinant group
determinate

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