The deterioration
Example: The deterioration reduces system performance
Definition
"The deterioration" refers to the process or state of becoming progressively worse or declining in quality, condition, or function. It often describes the gradual degradation or weakening of something over time, such as physical objects, health, or systems.
Etymology
The word "deterioration" comes from the Latin 'deteriorare,' which means 'to make worse,' derived from 'deterior,' meaning 'worse.' Did you know? The root 'ter' in Latin relates to 'three,' but here it doesn't influence the meaning; instead, it emphasizes the concept of worsening.
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"The deterioration" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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