deterioration
intermediateB1/dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən/ · de-te-ri-o-ra-tion
the process of becoming gradually worse.
Meanings
the process of becoming gradually worse.
بتدریج خراب ہونے کا عمل۔
زوال
zawaal
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- deterioration of health
- deterioration of conditions
- deterioration in quality
Example Sentences
The deterioration of the building was evident after the storm.
طوفان کے بعد عمارت کی خرابیاں واضح تھیں۔
Toofaan ke baad imaarat ki kharabiyaan waazih thiin.
There has been noticeable deterioration in the patient's condition.
مریض کی حالت میں نمایاں زوال آیا ہے۔
Mareez ki haalat mein numayaan zawaal aaya hai.
Environmental deterioration poses a threat to future generations.
ماحولیاتی زوال آئندہ نسلوں کے لئے خطرہ بن رہا ہے۔
Maaholiati zawaal ainda naslon ke liye khatra ban raha hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'Deterioration' as 'Deter + I + Ration' to think about reducing something over time.
Imagine a building crumbling, illustrating the gradual process of deterioration.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دیکھو زوالِ عشق کی حالت کو، غم ناک گزر رہے ہیں روز و شب سارے
Dekho zawaal-e-ishq ki halat ko, Gham naak guzar rahe hain roz-o-shab saare.
Look at the state of the decline of love, Every day and night passes in sorrow.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بہت کچھ کھو دینے کا مطلب زوال ہے
Bohat kuch kho dene ka matlab zawaal hai
Losing too much means deterioration.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "deterioratio" — the act of making worse
First known use: 14th century
The word 'deterioration' was borrowed from Latin through Old French and has been used in English since the late 14th century.