deterioration etymology

Etymology:

• Origin: Latin
• Root: "deterior-" (worse)

Meaning:

• A gradual decline in the quality or condition of something
• A worsening or becoming worse

Origin and Development:

The word "deterioration" comes from the Latin adjective "deterior," which means "worse." It is derived from the comparative form of the adjective "deter," meaning "bad" or "evil."

The term was first used in English in the 16th century to describe a decline in the quality of something, particularly a person's health or appearance. Over time, it has been used more broadly to refer to a gradual worsening or becoming worse of any kind.

Synonyms:

• Decline
• Degeneration
• Decay
• Deterioration
• Worsening

deterioration relate terms

• deteriorate

  Etymology The word deteriorate comes from the Latin word deteriorare which means to

• declension

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• hackney

  Etymology Middle English hakeney from Anglo Norman French haquenee Old French haquen

• pessimism

  Etymology Pessimism derives from the Latin pessimus meaning worst or most evil I

• decay

  Etymology Middle English decaien from Old French decaoir from Latin decadere decide

• decline

  Etymology The word decline originates from the Old French word decliner which in tur

• diminution

  Etymology Old French diminucion Medieval Latin diminutio Latin dēminūtiō Meanin

• slump

  Etymology The word slump comes from the Middle English word slumpen which means to

• slack

  Etymology The word slack has Old English and Middle Low German roots Old English s