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degradation

/ˌdɛɡɹəˈdeɪʃən/

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noun

Degradación, rebajamiento

The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society

Examples :

"The teacher's harsh criticism led to a degradation of the student's self-esteem. "

Las duras críticas del profesor llevaron a una degradación de la autoestima del estudiante.

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Degradación, deterioro, envilecimiento

The state of being reduced in rank, character, or reputation; baseness; moral, physical, or intellectual degeneracy; disgrace; abasement; debasement.

Examples :

"The student's constant tardiness led to a gradual degradation of his reputation among his classmates. "

La tardanza constante del estudiante condujo a una degradación gradual de su reputación entre sus compañeros de clase.

moral character condition society negative

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Degradación, deterioro, disminución

Diminution or reduction of strength, efficacy, or value; degeneration; deterioration.

Examples :

"The quality of the school's library has shown a noticeable degradation over the past few years. "

La calidad de la biblioteca de la escuela ha mostrado una degradación notable en los últimos años.

quality condition environment value

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Degradación, erosión

A gradual wearing down or wasting, as of rocks and banks, by the action of water, frost etc.

Examples :

"The constant stream of water caused a significant degradation of the riverbank over the years. "

La corriente constante de agua causó una degradación significativa de la ribera a lo largo de los años.

geology environment nature

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Degradación

A deleterious change in the chemical structure, physical properties or appearance of a material from natural or artificial exposure.

Examples :

"The degradation of the old wooden fence was obvious after years of exposure to sun and rain. "

La degradación de la vieja valla de madera era obvia después de años de exposición al sol y la lluvia.

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Degradación, degeneración

The state or condition of a species or group which exhibits degraded forms; degeneration.

Examples :

"The degradation of the school's sports program was evident in the worn-out equipment and lack of experienced coaches. "

La degradación del programa deportivo de la escuela era evidente en el equipo desgastado y la falta de entrenadores experimentados.

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Degradación, degeneración

Arrest of development, or degeneration of any organ, or of the body as a whole.

Examples :

"The gradual degradation of her vision made it increasingly difficult for her to read. "

La degradación gradual de su visión le dificultaba cada vez más la lectura.

medicine physiology body organism condition disease

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Degradación, deterioro

The gradual breakdown of components of a material, as a result of a natural element, i.e.: heat, cold and wind.

Examples :

"The degradation of the old wooden fence was obvious after years of harsh winters and hot summers. "

La degradación de la vieja valla de madera era obvia después de años de inviernos duros y veranos calurosos.

material environment geology weather science