Definition of degradation Degradation

/dɛˌgɹʌdejˈʃʌn/ - [degrudeyshun] - deg•ra•da•tion

We found 21 definitions of degradation from 7 different sources.

What does degradation mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: degradations
degradation - changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
		debasement
		change of state the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics
		dehumanisation, dehumanization the act of degrading people with respect to their best qualities; "science has been blamed for the dehumanization of modern life"
		animalisation, animalization, brutalisation, brutalization a depiction in the form of an animal
		barbarisation, barbarization an act that makes people primitive and uncivilized
		bastardisation, bastardization an act that debases or corrupts
		subversion, corruption the act of subverting; as overthrowing or destroying a legally constituted government
		demoralisation, demoralization destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy
		deadening, constipation, stultification, impairment irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis
		popularisation, popularization, vulgarisation, vulgarization the act of making something attractive to the general public
		profanation degradation of something worthy of respect; cheapening
		abasement, humiliation a low or downcast state; "each confession brought her into an attitude of abasement"- H.L.Menchken
degradation - a low or downcast state; "each confession brought her into an attitude of abasement"- H.L.Menchken
		abasement, abjection
		humiliation depriving one of self-esteem
		decadence, decadency, degeneracy, degeneration the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities

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Wiktionary

degradation (Noun)
The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society; diminution; as, the degradation of a peer, a knight, a general, or a bishop.
degradation (Noun)
The state of being reduced in rank, character, or reputation; baseness; moral, physical, or intellectual degeneracy; disgrace; abasement; debasement.
degradation (Noun)
Diminution or reduction of strength, efficacy, or value; degeneration; deterioration.
degradation (Noun)
A gradual wearing down or wasting, as of rocks and banks, by the action of water, frost etc.
degradation (Noun)
A deleterious change in the chemical structure, physical properties or appearance of a material from natural or artificial exposure.
degradation (Noun)
The state or condition of a species or group which exhibits degraded forms; degeneration.
degradation (Noun)
Arrest of development, or degeneration of any organ, or of the body as a whole.
degradation (Noun)
The gradual breakdown of components of a material, as a result of a natural element, i. e. : heat, cold and wind.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

degradation (n.)
The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society; diminution; as, the degradation of a peer, a knight, a general, or a bishop.
degradation (n.)
The state of being reduced in rank, character, or reputation; baseness; moral, physical, or intellectual degeneracy; disgrace; abasement; debasement.
degradation (n.)
Diminution or reduction of strength, efficacy, or value; degeneration; deterioration.
degradation (n.)
A gradual wearing down or wasting, as of rocks and banks, by the action of water, frost etc.
degradation (n.)
The state or condition of a species or group which exhibits degraded forms; degeneration.
degradation (n.)
Arrest of development, or degeneration of any organ, or of the body as a whole.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

degradation
The act of abasing.
degradation
A lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society.

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵

degradation
Debasement and disgrace. The suspension of a petty officer from his station; and also the depriving an officer or soldier of his arms previous to his being delivered over to the civil power for execution.

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

degradation
In military life, the act of depriving an officer forever of his commission, rank, dignity, or degree of honor, and taking away at the same time every title, badge, or privilege he may possess.