noun๐ShareThe 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. "charactersocietymoralvaluequalityattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe 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. "moralcharacterconditionsocietynegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareDiminution 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. "qualityconditionenvironmentvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA 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. "geologyenvironmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA 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. "materialchemistryphysicsenvironmentsciencequalityconditionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe 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. "conditionbiologyenvironmentqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareArrest 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. "medicinephysiologybodyorganismconditiondiseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe 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. "materialenvironmentgeologyweatherscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
