How Do You Spell DETERIORATE?

Pronunciation: [dɪtˈi͡əɹi͡əɹˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "deteriorate" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt/. This nine-letter verb means to progressively decline in quality or condition. The spelling of the word can be challenging because of the multiple vowel and consonant sounds. The IPA transcription highlights the pronunciation of each sound, making it easier for English learners to master the word. With practice and repetition, anybody can learn to spell deteriorate correctly and expand their vocabulary. So don't hesitate to use deteriorate in your writing and conversations for more precise communication.

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DETERIORATE Meaning and Definition

  1. The verb "deteriorate" refers to the process or the act of gradually becoming worse in quality, condition, or state over a period of time. It implies a decline or deterioration in the overall state or functionality of something, often resulting in a diminished or deteriorated form.

    When something undergoes deterioration, it means that its quality, effectiveness, or overall condition has deteriorated or worsened, and it may no longer be in its optimal state. This progression towards a reduced state is typically a result of various factors, such as wear and tear, damage, neglect, or natural decay.

    "Deteriorate" is commonly used to describe the diminishing condition of physical objects, structures, or substances, but it can also refer to the decline in health, abilities, or well-being of living organisms, including humans. Additionally, it can be used to describe the decay or breakdown of relationships, systems, economies, or any other abstract concept that is subject to decline and becoming worse over time.

    The term "deteriorate" suggests a negative trend, emphasizing the loss, reduction, or impairment of certain characteristics, properties, or qualities that were previously present or desired. It implies a negative change or regression from a previous state of better condition, often indicating the need for attention, repair, or intervention to prevent further decline.

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Etymology of DETERIORATE

The word "deteriorate" comes from the Latin word "deteriorare", which means "to make worse" or "to deteriorate". It is derived from the combination of "deterior", meaning "worse", and the suffix "-are", which is commonly used to form verbs in Latin. The word gradually evolved into "deteriorate" in English, retaining the same meaning of something becoming worse in quality or condition over time.

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Conjugate verb Deteriorate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have deteriorated
you would have deteriorated
he/she/it would have deteriorated
we would have deteriorated
they would have deteriorated
I would have deteriorate
you would have deteriorate
he/she/it would have deteriorate
we would have deteriorate
they would have deteriorate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been deteriorating
you would have been deteriorating
he/she/it would have been deteriorating
we would have been deteriorating
they would have been deteriorating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would deteriorate
you would deteriorate
he/she/it would deteriorate
we would deteriorate
they would deteriorate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be deteriorating
you would be deteriorating
he/she/it would be deteriorating
we would be deteriorating
they would be deteriorating

FUTURE

I will deteriorate
you will deteriorate
he/she/it will deteriorate
we will deteriorate
they will deteriorate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be deteriorating
you will be deteriorating
he/she/it will be deteriorating
we will be deteriorating
they will be deteriorating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have deteriorated
you will have deteriorated
he/she/it will have deteriorated
we will have deteriorated
they will have deteriorated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been deteriorating
you will have been deteriorating
he/she/it will have been deteriorating
we will have been deteriorating
they will have been deteriorating

IMPERATIVE

you deteriorate
we let´s deteriorate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to deteriorate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was deteriorating
you were deteriorating
he/she/it was deteriorating
we were deteriorating
they were deteriorating

PAST PARTICIPLE

deteriorated

PAST PERFECT

I had deteriorated
you had deteriorated
he/she/it had deteriorated
we had deteriorated
they had deteriorated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been deteriorating
you had been deteriorating
he/she/it had been deteriorating
we had been deteriorating
they had been deteriorating

PRESENT

I deteriorate
you deteriorate
he/she/it deteriorates
we deteriorate
they deteriorate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am deteriorating
you are deteriorating
he/she/it is deteriorating
we are deteriorating
they are deteriorating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

deteriorating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have deteriorated
you have deteriorated
he/she/it has deteriorated
we have deteriorated
they have deteriorated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been deteriorating
you have been deteriorating
he/she/it has been deteriorating
we have been deteriorating
they have been deteriorating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it deteriorate

SIMPLE PAST

I deteriorated
you deteriorated
he/she/it deteriorated
we deteriorated
they deteriorated

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