Deteriorative
Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪˈtɛɹiˈɔɹˈˌeɪˌtiaɪˈvi/
Deteriorative (adj)
- Causing something to become worse over time, with lower quality, strength, or health.
- Used to describe a change that moves from better to worse, especially in conditions or performance.
- 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.