degradation (Meaning)
degradation (n)
changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
a low or downcast state
degradation (n.)
The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society; diminution; as, the degradation of a peer, a knight, a general, or a bishop.
The state of being reduced in rank, character, or reputation; baseness; moral, physical, or intellectual degeneracy; disgrace; abasement; debasement.
Diminution or reduction of strength, efficacy, or value; degeneration; deterioration.
A gradual wearing down or wasting, as of rocks and banks, by the action of water, frost etc.
The state or condition of a species or group which exhibits degraded forms; degeneration.
Arrest of development, or degeneration of any organ, or of the body as a whole.
Synonyms & Antonyms of degradation
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Synonyms:
- eclipse
- fall
- descent
- downgrade
- decrease
- decay
- downfall
- degeneration
- destruction
- devolution
- degeneracy
- ebb
- reduction
- decadence
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- lowering
- falloff
- spoiling
- deflation
- declension
- dip
- drop
- dissolution
- shrinkage
- decrement
- disintegration
- debasement
- diminishment
- depreciation
- lessening
- ruin
- sag
- abasement
- demolition
- loss
- slump
- breakup
- dark age
- decimation
- desolation
- diminution
- downturn
- sunset
- decomposition
- nadir
- ruination
- crumbling
- dégringolade
- rotting
- havoc
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FAQs About the word degradation
changing to a lower state (a less respected state), a low or downcast stateThe act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from
decline,deterioration, declination, eclipse, fall,descent, downgrade, decrease, decay, downfall
rise, ascent, growth, growth, advancement, evolution, advancement, rise, development,development
Environmental degradation poses a significant threat to the planet's ecosystems and biodiversity.
Continuous exposure to sunlight can lead to the degradation of certain types of plastics.
The degradation of soil quality is a pressing concern for sustainable agriculture.
Rapid urbanization often results in the degradation of natural habitats for wildlife.
