Definition of degradation

degradationnoun

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/ˌdeɡrəˈdeɪʃn//ˌdeɡrəˈdeɪʃn/

The word "degradation" originated from the Latin "degradare," which means "to pull down" or "to bring down." This Latin phrase is a combination of "de," meaning "down," and "gradare," meaning "to step or climb." In the 15th century, the Latin phrase was borrowed into Middle English as "degradacioun," and later shortened to "degradation." Initially, the term referred to the act of deposing or removing someone from a position of power or authority. Over time, it took on a broader meaning, encompassing not only the removal of a person from a position but also the loss of dignity, honor, or prestige. In modern usage, "degradation" typically refers to a process of deterioration or decline, often in a moral, ethical, or social sense.

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a situation in which somebody has lost all self-respect and the respect of other people

một tình huống trong đó ai đó đã mất hết lòng tự trọng và sự tôn trọng của người khác

Example:
  • the degradation of being sent to prison

    sự xuống cấp của việc bị đưa vào tù

the process of something being damaged or made worse

quá trình một cái gì đó bị hư hỏng hoặc làm tồi tệ hơn

Example:
  • environmental degradation

    suy thoái môi trường

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