degradation
gb/dˌɛɡɹədˈeɪʃən/ us/dˌɛɡɹədˈeɪʃən/
B2
Angličtina
~ 7900
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Podstatné jméno
B2
event
1
process of becoming worse
A slow change that makes something worse or less valuable than before.
Vzorec užití:
degradation of [something]; [something]'s degradation
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use *degradation* when they mean a simple decrease in number or size, where *reduction* or *decrease* is more natural (e.g., say "a reduction in price" not "a degradation in price"). Another mistake is using the verb form incorrectly, saying "it degradation" instead of "it degrades" or "its degradation".
Synonyma
deterioration (Very close in meaning; common in both everyday and technical use for describing something getting worse.)
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decline (Slightly broader; often used for social, economic, or health situations getting worse.)
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worsening (More informal and direct; focuses on the fact that something is becoming worse.)
Antonyma
improvement (Focuses on something becoming better instead of worse.)
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restoration (Emphasizes bringing something back to a better or original condition, reversing degradation.)
Kolokace
environmental degradation
|degradation of quality
|gradual degradation
|soil degradation
|data degradation
|prevent degradation
Témata
general
|environment
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The report warns of serious degradation of public services if funding is cut further.
- Environmental degradation is already affecting farmers in this region.
- The constant exposure to sunlight caused the gradual degradation of the paint.
- Engineers are trying to slow the degradation of the bridge's concrete.
- There has been a noticeable degradation in the quality of customer support.
Učební příklady
- Environmental degradation is a big problem in many countries.
- The manager is worried about the degradation of service at the hotel.
- Over time, there was clear degradation in the sound quality of the old tape.
- We must stop the degradation of the land before it is too late.
- Heat and light can cause the degradation of some products.
Podstatné jméno
C1
event
2
loss of dignity or status
Very bad treatment that makes someone feel ashamed, dirty, or less important than other people.
Vzorec užití:
degradation of [someone]; suffer/endure degradation; subject [someone] to degradation
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse *degradation* with *degradation of quality* and use it for things instead of people in emotional contexts. For people, it usually involves shame, loss of respect, or abusive treatment. Also, do not say "he is a degradation"; use "he suffers degradation" or "he lives in degradation."
Synonyma
humiliation (Stresses the feeling of deep shame; very close in meaning but more focused on emotion.)
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debasement (Formal; emphasizes lowering someone's moral or social value.)
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demeaning treatment (Describes behavior that makes someone feel less worthy or respected.)
Antonyma
dignity (Refers to the state of being worthy of respect, which degradation takes away.)
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honor (Focuses on respect and high regard from others, the opposite of shame and degradation.)
Kolokace
human degradation
|suffer degradation
|public degradation
|humiliation and degradation
|sexual degradation
|a life of degradation
Témata
emotions
|society
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The prisoners spoke about the daily degradation they experienced in the camp.
- She refused to accept the degradation that came with the job's abusive culture.
- Many activists argue that poverty often leads to a quiet form of human degradation.
- The film shows the slow degradation of the character as he loses all self-respect.
- He described the public shaming as a form of degradation no one should endure.
Učební příklady
- He felt deep degradation after losing his job in a very unfair way.
- The workers protested against the degradation they faced at the factory.
- She left the relationship to escape further degradation and abuse.
- The story is about the degradation of people who are treated without respect.
- They spoke out against the degradation of women in the media.
Podstatné jméno
technical
C1
event
3
breakdown of a material
A process where a material slowly breaks down and becomes weaker or changes into simpler substances.
Vzorec užití:
degradation of [material]; [material] degradation
Častá chyba:
Learners may mix this technical sense with the general meaning of "getting worse." In scientific writing, *degradation* here usually refers to a specific chemical or physical breakdown, not just a general decline in quality.
Synonyma
breakdown (General technical term for something coming apart or losing structure.)
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decomposition (Often used in chemistry and biology when substances or organisms break down into simpler parts.)
Antonyma
stabilization (Refers to making a material more resistant to degradation.)
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preservation (Focuses on keeping a material in good condition and preventing breakdown.)
Kolokace
polymer degradation
|protein degradation
|thermal degradation
|oxidative degradation
|material degradation
|biodegradation and degradation
Témata
science
|technology
|environment
Příklady
- Researchers are studying the degradation of plastics in the ocean.
- High temperatures can cause rapid degradation of this polymer.
- The drug's degradation in the body affects how long it remains active.
- Additives are used to slow the degradation of the material under UV light.
- The enzyme speeds up the degradation of damaged proteins in the cell.
Učební příklady
- The scientist measured the degradation of the plastic in water.
- Heat and light can cause the degradation of many chemicals.
- They want to understand the degradation of this material over time.
- The enzyme helps with the degradation of old proteins.
- We tested how fast the degradation of the metal happens in salt water.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
degradation
IPA
GB/dˌɛɡɹədˈeɪʃən/
US/dˌɛɡɹədˈeɪʃən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
de - grad - a - tion (4 slabiky)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: degradation
- Plural: degradation, degradations
Příbuzná slova
Forms
degradations
noun
Core family
degrade
verb B2
degrading
adjective
Related words
degradable
adjective
biodegradable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
non-degradable
adjective
Advanced or less common
degradability
noun
Výrazy
environmental degradation
1/ɪnvˌaɪɹənmˈɛntəl dˌɛɡɹədˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
damage to the environment
Slow damage that makes the land, air, or water dirty or less healthy.
Příklady
- Environmental degradation is threatening the livelihoods of millions of people.
- New laws aim to reduce environmental degradation caused by heavy industry.
- Environmental degradation in the region has led to water shortages and soil loss.
graceful degradation
1/ɡɹˈeɪsfəl dˌɛɡɹədˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
controlled loss of performance
A way to design a system so that, when there are problems, it works less well but does not stop completely.
Příklady
- The website was built with graceful degradation so it still works on older browsers.
- Engineers added graceful degradation to keep essential services running during peak traffic.
- Graceful degradation ensures that when one part fails, the entire system does not collapse at once.
moral degradation
1/mˈɔɹəl dˌɛɡɹədˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
decline in moral standards
A slow loss of good values or right behavior in a person or society.
Příklady
- Some people blame social media for moral degradation among young people.
- The novel explores the moral degradation of its main character.
- They worry that corruption is a sign of deep moral degradation in the government.
performance degradation
1/pɚfˈɔɹməns dˌɛɡɹədˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
drop in system performance
A slow or sudden drop in how fast or how well a system or device works.
Příklady
- Users reported performance degradation after the latest software update.
- Engineers are investigating the cause of performance degradation in the network.
- Overheating can lead to serious performance degradation in computers.
sexual degradation
1/sˈɛkʃuəl dˌɛɡɹədˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
humiliation in a sexual context
Behavior or situations that use sex to make a person feel ashamed, dirty, or less human.
Příklady
- The report documents cases of sexual degradation used as a tool of control.
- Many activists speak out against the sexual degradation of women in certain media.
- The law seeks to protect people from sexual degradation and abuse.