DEGRADE Meaning and
Definition
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Degrade is a verb that has several distinct meanings based on the context in which it is used. Primarily, degrade refers to the process of lowering someone or something's status, value, or quality. It involves a diminishing or detrimental effect on one's reputation, character, position, or condition. It is often associated with a loss of dignity, prestige, or worth. For example, when someone is subjected to derogatory remarks or insults, their self-esteem may be degraded.
In the field of environmental science, degrade refers to the breaking down or decomposition of organic or inorganic matter, resulting in a deterioration of its original state. This can occur through natural processes such as weathering, erosion, or decay, or through human activities like pollution or deforestation, which contribute to the degradation of ecosystems and natural resources.
Another meaning of degrade is to lower the quality of something, such as the degradation of audio or image quality in digital media due to compression or other factors. It can also refer to the gradual deterioration or wearing out of mechanical or physical objects over time.
Furthermore, in a technological sense, degrade can describe the process of downgrading software or hardware to a previous or less advanced version.
Overall, the word degrade encompasses the notions of diminishing worth, declining quality, or deteriorating conditions in various contexts, encompassing reputation, environment, technology, and more.
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To reduce from a higher to a lower rank or degree; to deprive of rank or office; to lower; to disgrace.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of DEGRADE
The word "degrade" originated from the Latin word "degradare", which is a combination of "de-" (meaning "down") and "gradus" (meaning "step" or "level"). In ancient Rome, this term was used to refer to the removal of an individual from their rank or office, typically as a form of punishment or dishonor. Over time, the meaning of "degrade" expanded to encompass the idea of lowering someone's status, quality, or value.
Similar spelling words for DEGRADE
- dygert,
- tegart,
- degroot,
- DACoRD,
- tuckered,
- Decard,
- deckert,
- TACOORD,
- WDCKRD,
- tigard,
- degrader,
- Taggert,
- DCURD,
- decreto,
- decorte,
- ducrot,
- taghreed,
- Taggart,
- Taghrid,
- DCRED,
- al-takriti,
- sekondi-takoradi,
- Decrete,
- togruta,
- degroote,
- decorate,
- DECRT,
- dioguardi,
- DCART,
- TCRT,
- deckard,
- dgRTA,
- deguardia,
- daugaard,
- grade,
- touggourt,
- toggered,
- Degroat,
- takriti,
- TWCRT,
- dickered,
- tikrit,
- decorator,
- Tigretier,
- degree,
- dugard,
- Decried,
- DEGRAD,
- decorative,
- D'accord,
- TGRT,
- DQWRIT,
- DCARD,
- degraded,
- decrewed,
- tigridia,
- Decurt,
- TKRT,
- DECwrite,
- tekrit,
- takoradi,
- tikriti,
- tigrett,
- decreto-lei,
- ticaret,
- dackered,
- decreed,
- third-degreed,
- al-tekrity,
- decade,
- teacart,
- Decreet,
- dakered,
- degreed,
- DICKERRED,
- diagrid,
- TCRAD,
- decorated,
- re-decorate,
- diggered,
- daikered,
- TCARD,
- tigroid,
- DECRETA,
- daggered,
- dacourt,
- TCRIT,
- degrading,
- TACRAHD,
- TKRD,
- Dickert,
- al-tikriti,
- dockyard.
Conjugate verb Degrade
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
would have degraded
you
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he/she/it
would have degraded
we
would have degraded
they
would have degraded
I
would have degrade
you
would have degrade
he/she/it
would have degrade
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would have degrade
CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
I
would have been degrading
you
would have been degrading
he/she/it
would have been degrading
we
would have been degrading
they
would have been degrading
CONDITIONAL PRESENT
I
would degrade
you
would degrade
he/she/it
would degrade
we
would degrade
they
would degrade
CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE
I
would be degrading
you
would be degrading
he/she/it
would be degrading
we
would be degrading
they
would be degrading
FUTURE
I
will degrade
you
will degrade
he/she/it
will degrade
we
will degrade
they
will degrade
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
will be degrading
you
will be degrading
he/she/it
will be degrading
we
will be degrading
they
will be degrading
FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have degraded
you
will have degraded
he/she/it
will have degraded
we
will have degraded
they
will have degraded
FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
will have been degrading
you
will have been degrading
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will have been degrading
we
will have been degrading
they
will have been degrading
IMPERATIVE
you
degrade
we
let´s degrade
to degrade
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was degrading
you
were degrading
he/she/it
was degrading
we
were degrading
they
were degrading
PAST PARTICIPLE
degraded
PAST PERFECT
I
had degraded
you
had degraded
he/she/it
had degraded
we
had degraded
they
had degraded
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
had been degrading
you
had been degrading
he/she/it
had been degrading
we
had been degrading
they
had been degrading
PRESENT
I
degrade
you
degrade
he/she/it
degrades
we
degrade
they
degrade
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am degrading
you
are degrading
he/she/it
is degrading
we
are degrading
they
are degrading
PRESENT PARTICIPLE
degrading
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have degraded
you
have degraded
he/she/it
has degraded
we
have degraded
they
have degraded
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
have been degrading
you
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he/she/it
has been degrading
we
have been degrading
they
have been degrading
PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE
he/she/it
degrade
SIMPLE PAST
I
degraded
you
degraded
he/she/it
degraded
we
degraded
they
degraded
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