deterioration 1
noundomain: state
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
a symptom of reduced quality or strength
Hypernym
decay 4
noun
an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying
EnglishDerivationally related form
deteriorate 2
verb
grow worse
deteriorate 1
verb
become worse or disintegrate
Hyponym
corrosion 1
noun
a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action
devastation 1
noun
the state of being decayed or destroyed
decrepitude 1
noun
a state of deterioration due to old age or long use
wear 1
noun
impairment resulting from long use
