El deteriorament
Example: El deteriorament del patrimoni històric preocupa els experts locals.
Definition
"El deteriorament" refers to the process or state of something becoming worse in condition, quality, or value over time. It often describes physical or structural decline, such as the damage or decay of historical heritage or objects.
Etymology
The term "el deteriorament" comes from the Latin word 'deteriorare,' meaning 'to make worse.' It entered Catalan through Old French and has maintained its connection to describing progressive worsening or degradation. Did you know that the root 'deterior' literally means 'worse' in Latin?
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"El deteriorament" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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