noun🔗ShareHerabstufung, ErniedrigungThe act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society"The teacher's harsh criticism led to a degradation of the student's self-esteem. "Die harsche Kritik des Lehrers führte zu einer Herabstufung des Selbstwertgefühls des Schülers.charactersocietymoralvaluequalityattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerfall, Erniedrigung, HerabstufungThe state of being reduced in rank, character, or reputation; baseness; moral, physical, or intellectual degeneracy; disgrace; abasement; debasement."The student's constant tardiness led to a gradual degradation of his reputation among his classmates. "Die ständige Verspätung des Schülers führte zu einem allmählichen Verfall seines Rufs unter seinen Klassenkameraden.moralcharacterconditionsocietynegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerschlechterung, Verfall, AbbauDiminution or reduction of strength, efficacy, or value; degeneration; deterioration."The quality of the school's library has shown a noticeable degradation over the past few years. "Die Qualität der Schulbibliothek hat in den letzten Jahren eine deutliche Verschlechterung gezeigt.qualityconditionenvironmentvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbbau, ZersetzungA gradual wearing down or wasting, as of rocks and banks, by the action of water, frost etc."The constant stream of water caused a significant degradation of the riverbank over the years. "Der ständige Wasserstrom verursachte im Laufe der Jahre einen erheblichen Abbau des Flussufers.geologyenvironmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerschlechterung, AbbauA deleterious change in the chemical structure, physical properties or appearance of a material from natural or artificial exposure."The degradation of the old wooden fence was obvious after years of exposure to sun and rain. "Die Verschlechterung des alten Holzzauns war nach jahrelanger Einwirkung von Sonne und Regen offensichtlich.materialchemistryphysicsenvironmentsciencequalityconditionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerschlechterung, VerfallThe state or condition of a species or group which exhibits degraded forms; degeneration."The degradation of the school's sports program was evident in the worn-out equipment and lack of experienced coaches. "Die Verschlechterung des Sportprogramms der Schule zeigte sich in der abgenutzten Ausrüstung und dem Mangel an erfahrenen Trainern.conditionbiologyenvironmentqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbbau, Verschlechterung, DegenerationArrest of development, or degeneration of any organ, or of the body as a whole."The gradual degradation of her vision made it increasingly difficult for her to read. "Die allmähliche Verschlechterung ihres Sehvermögens erschwerte ihr das Lesen zunehmend.medicinephysiologybodyorganismconditiondiseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbbau, ZersetzungThe gradual breakdown of components of a material, as a result of a natural element, i.e.: heat, cold and wind."The degradation of the old wooden fence was obvious after years of harsh winters and hot summers. "Der Abbau des alten Holzzauns war nach Jahren harter Winter und heißer Sommer offensichtlich.materialenvironmentgeologyweatherscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
