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deteriorative

UK
/dɪˈtɪəriəreɪtɪv/
US
/dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪtɪv/

Translations

deteriorativeadjective
more deteriorative
Comp.
most deteriorative
Super.
UK
/dɪˈtɪəriəreɪtɪv/
US
/dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪtɪv/
détérioratifSe dit d’un phénomène, d’un effet ou d’un processus qui provoque ou accentue une détérioration; usage surtout technique ou soutenu.
The deteriorative effects of pollution on the environment are becoming increasingly evident.
Les effets détérioratifs de la pollution sur l’environnement deviennent de plus en plus évidents.
Synonyms
diminishing
worsening
declining
deteriorating
degrading
Antonyms
advantageous
beneficial
improving

Definitions

deteriorativeadjective
Causing or tending to cause a decline in quality, value, or condition.
The deteriorative effects of pollution on the environment are becoming increasingly evident.
Undergoing or characterized by deterioration; becoming progressively worse.
The deteriorative condition of the bridge demanded immediate repairs.
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