DETERIORATE


Meaning of DETERIORATE in English

[ dɪ'tɪərɪəreɪt ]

■ verb become progressively worse.

Derivatives

deterioration noun

deteriorative adjective

Origin

C16: from late L. deteriorat- , deteriorare , from L. deterior 'worse'.

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