How Do You Spell DEGRADING?

Pronunciation: [dɪɡɹˈe͡ɪdɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "degrading" is spelled with the letter combination "d-e-g-r-a-d-i-n-g". In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /dɪˈɡreɪdɪŋ/. The first syllable "di" is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by "grei" which is pronounced with a long "ai" sound. The final syllable "ding" is pronounced with a short "i" sound and a hard "ng" sound. This word refers to a process or situation that causes someone to lose their dignity or self-respect.

DEGRADING Meaning and Definition

1. Degrading is an adjective that refers to something that lowers or diminishes the quality, integrity, or value of a person, group, thing, or concept. It implies a humiliating or disrespectful treatment that causes a loss of dignity, self-respect, or honor. This term typically describes actions, comments, or situations that degrade individuals or demeans their worth.

   In a social context, degrading can encompass various forms of mistreatment, such as verbal, physical, or emotional abuse. It may involve insulting remarks, belittlement, or derogatory actions that aim to demean, humiliate, or marginalize someone, often based on their race, gender, religion, or social status. The purpose of degrading behavior is often to establish power dynamics or assert dominance over others, perpetuating a cycle of discrimination and oppression.

   Moreover, instances of degrading treatment can also extend to objectifying or exploiting individuals, where their worth is reduced to mere objects or tools for personal gratification or gain. This can occur in contexts such as sexual exploitation, human trafficking, or workplace harassment, among others.

   Overall, degrading actions or situations are fundamentally damaging, devaluing the inherent worth and humanity of individuals. Such behavior not only erodes the self-esteem and well-being of those affected, but it also perpetuates an environment of injustice, inequality, and disrespect.

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Etymology of DEGRADING

The word "degrading" originated from the Latin term "degradare", which is a combination of two Latin roots: "de-" meaning "down" or "away", and "gradus" meaning "step" or "degree". Initially, the term had a literal meaning of "lowering someone's rank or position", especially in a formal, hierarchical context. Over time, its meaning expanded to encompass a broader sense of lowering the value, worth, or dignity of someone or something.

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Conjugate verb Degrading

CONDITIONAL

I would degrade

we would degrade

you would degrade

he/she/it would degrade

they would degrade

FUTURE

I will degrade

we will degrade

you will degrade

he/she/it will degrade

they will degrade

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have degraded

we will have degraded

you will have degraded

he/she/it will have degraded

they will have degraded

PAST

I degraded

we degraded

you degraded

he/she/it degraded

they degraded

PAST PERFECT

I had degraded

we had degraded

you had degraded

he/she/it had degraded

they had degraded

PRESENT

I degrade

we degrade

you degrade

he/she/it degrades

they degrade

PRESENT PERFECT

I have degraded

we have degraded

you have degraded

he/she/it has degraded

they have degraded

I am degrading

we are degrading

you are degrading

he/she/it is degrading

they are degrading

I was degrading

we were degrading

you were degrading

he/she/it was degrading

they were degrading

I will be degrading

we will be degrading

you will be degrading

he/she/it will be degrading

they will be degrading

I have been degrading

we have been degrading

you have been degrading

he/she/it has been degrading

they have been degrading

I had been degrading

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you had been degrading

he/she/it had been degrading

they had been degrading

I will have been degrading

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you will have been degrading

he/she/it will have been degrading

they will have been degrading

I would have degraded

we would have degraded

you would have degraded

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they would have degraded

I would be degrading

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you would be degrading

he/she/it would be degrading

they would be degrading

I would have been degrading

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you would have been degrading

he/she/it would have been degrading

they would have been degrading