Deteriorative

Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪˈtɛɹiˈɔɹˈˌeɪˌtiaɪˈvi/

Deteriorative (adj)

  1. Causing something to become worse over time, with lower quality, strength, or health.
  2. Used to describe a change that moves from better to worse, especially in conditions or performance.
  3. In grammar, describing a form that makes a word mean something less good or less strong.

Deteriorative (adjective)

Examples

  • The delay is a deteriorative factor for the project.
  • Poor sleep can be deteriorative to your health.