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unluckily-deteriorated

|un-luck-i-ly-de-te-ri-o-rat-ed|

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/ʌnˈlʌkɪli-dɪˈtɪəriəreɪtɪd/

(deteriorate)

become worse

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdverbAdverb
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'deteriorate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'deteriorare,' where 'deterior' meant 'worse.'

Historical Evolution

'deteriorare' transformed into the French word 'détériorer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'deteriorate' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make worse,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to decline in quality or condition.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

in a state of having worsened or declined in quality or condition due to unfortunate circumstances.

The unluckily-deteriorated building was deemed unsafe for habitation.

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Last updated: 2025/06/08 12:02