Degradation

/ˌdɛɡɹəˈdeɪʃən/ noun

The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society

What it means

  1. (noun) The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society
  2. (noun) The state of being reduced in rank, character, or reputation; baseness; moral, physical, or intellectual degeneracy; disgrace; abasement; debasement.
  3. (noun) Diminution or reduction of strength, efficacy, or value; degeneration; deterioration.
  4. (noun) A gradual wearing down or wasting, as of rocks and banks, by the action of water, frost etc.
  5. (noun) A deleterious change in the chemical structure, physical properties or appearance of a material from natural or artificial exposure.
  6. (noun) The state or condition of a species or group which exhibits degraded forms; degeneration.
  7. (noun) Arrest of development, or degeneration of any organ, or of the body as a whole.
  8. (noun) The gradual breakdown of components of a material, as a result of a natural element, i.e.: heat, cold and wind.

Letter analysis

  • Degradation contains 11 letters: 5 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
  • It uses 9 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 4.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 14.

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What does Degradation mean?

The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society

How many letters are in Degradation?

Degradation has 11 letters.

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