deterioration

Word parts

deteriorate + -ion

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /dɪˌtiː.ri.ɔˈreɪ.ʃən/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /dɪˌtɪərɪəˈreɪʃən/

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Noun

Singular deterioration

Plural deteriorations

1. A deterioration is a process in which an object deteriorates.
2. A deterioration can also be a length of time taken for the object to deteriorate.

Related words

• deteriorate