How Do You Spell DEGRADE?

Pronunciation: [dɪɡɹˈe͡ɪd] (IPA)

The word "degrade" is pronounced as /dɪˈɡreɪd/. This word is a verb that means to lower the quality or standard of something or someone. It is spelled with a "d" at the beginning, followed by the letters "e", "g", "r", "a", "d", and "e". The "e" and "a" are pronounced together as a long "a" sound. The "g" and "r" are pronounced separately, but the "r" is silent. The final "e" is also silent. Knowing the correct spelling and pronunciation of words like "degrade" can greatly improve communication skills.

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DEGRADE Meaning and Definition

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

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Conjugate verb Degrade

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have degraded
you would have degraded
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
we would have degrade
they 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
he/she/it will have been degrading
we will have been degrading
they will have been degrading

IMPERATIVE

you degrade
we let´s degrade

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

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 have been degrading
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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