downgrade-oriented
|down/grade-o/ri/en/ted|
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/ˈdaʊnˌɡreɪd ˈɔːr.i.ˌɛnt.ɪd/
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/ˈdaʊnˌɡreɪd ˈɒr.i.ˌɛnt.ɪd/
focus on reduction
Etymology
'downgrade' originates from the combination of 'down' and 'grade,' where 'down' implies a lower position or level, and 'grade' refers to a step or degree in a scale.
The term 'downgrade' evolved from the literal sense of moving down a slope or grade to a metaphorical sense of reducing quality or status.
Initially, 'downgrade' referred to a physical descent, but it evolved to mean a reduction in quality or status.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on or inclined towards reducing the quality, status, or level of something.
The company adopted a downgrade-oriented strategy to cut costs.
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Last updated: 2025/01/26 20:50