deterioratingly
|de-te-ri-o-ra-ting-ly|
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/dɪˈtɪriəreɪt/
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/dɪˈtɪərɪəreɪt/
(deteriorate)
become worse
Etymology
'deterioratingly' is formed in modern English by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly' to 'deteriorating', the present participle of 'deteriorate'. 'deteriorate' originates from Latin 'deteriorare', from 'deterior' meaning 'worse'.
'deteriorate' entered English from Late Latin 'deteriorare' (to make worse) in the early 17th century; the participial/adverbial formations (deteriorating, deterioratingly) are later English derivations using native suffixes.
Originally from Latin the root meant 'worse' (comparative); in English 'deteriorate' came to mean 'to become or make worse', and the adverbial form now means 'in a worsening manner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is becoming worse; progressively worsening.
The building's paint peeled deterioratingly as years of neglect took their toll.
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Last updated: 2025/08/22 21:01