noun🔗ShareDégradation, abaissementThe 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. "Les critiques acerbes du professeur ont conduit à une dégradation de l'estime de soi de l'élève.charactersocietymoralvaluequalityattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDégradation, avilissement, déchéanceThe 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. "Les retards constants de l'élève ont entraîné une dégradation progressive de sa réputation auprès de ses camarades de classe.moralcharacterconditionsocietynegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDégradation, détérioration, affaiblissementDiminution 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. "La qualité de la bibliothèque de l'école a montré une dégradation notable au cours des dernières années.qualityconditionenvironmentvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDégradation, érosionA 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. "Le flux constant d'eau a causé une dégradation significative de la berge au fil des ans.geologyenvironmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDégradationA 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. "La dégradation de l'ancienne clôture en bois était évidente après des années d'exposition au soleil et à la pluie.materialchemistryphysicsenvironmentsciencequalityconditionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDégradation, dégénérescenceThe 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. "La dégradation du programme sportif de l'école était évidente dans l'équipement usé et le manque d'entraîneurs expérimentés.conditionbiologyenvironmentqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDégradation, dégénérescenceArrest 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. "La dégradation progressive de sa vue rendait la lecture de plus en plus difficile.medicinephysiologybodyorganismconditiondiseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDégradationThe 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. "La dégradation de l'ancienne clôture en bois était évidente après des années d'hivers rigoureux et d'étés chauds.materialenvironmentgeologyweatherscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
