deterioration

UK
/dɪˌtɪəriəˈreɪʃən/
US
/dɪˌtɪriəˈreɪʃən/
deteriorationnoun
deteriorations
pl
Translations
The deterioration of the building was evident from the crumbling walls and leaking roof.
La détérioration du bâtiment était évidente à cause des murs qui s'effritaient et du toit qui fuyait.
Definitions
The process of becoming progressively worse.
The deterioration of the building was evident from the crumbling walls and leaking roof.
A decline in quality, value, or condition.
The economic deterioration led to increased unemployment and poverty in the region.
deteriorationadjective
UK
/dɪˌtɪəriəˈreɪʃən/
US
/dɪˌtɪriəˈreɪʃən/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "deterioration cost").
Translations
Additional translations
détérioratifRare et surtout technique ; peut exprimer l'idée de détérioration ou d'aggravation.
Definitions
Relating to or used for indicating deterioration.
Engineers created a deterioration model to predict the bridge’s lifespan.