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deteriorative

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/dɪˈtɪə.ri.ə.tɪv/ · de-te-ri-o-ra-tive

Causing deterioration; having the quality of making worse.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Causing deterioration; having the quality of making worse.

خرابی پیدا کرنے والا؛ بدتر کرنے کی خصوصیت رکھنے والا۔

خراب کن

kharab kun

Synonyms

deterioratingdecliningworseningخراببدترکمزور

Antonyms

improvingenhancingupliftingبہتریافزائشاٹھانا

Common Collocations

  • deteriorative effects
  • deteriorative process
  • deteriorative changes

Example Sentences

The deteriorative effects of pollution are evident in the environment.

آلودگی کے خراب کن اثرات ماحول میں واضح ہیں۔

Aloodgi ke kharab kun asraat mahol mein wazeh hain.

The product was found to have deteriorative properties that affected its quality.

پروڈکٹ میں خراب کن خصوصیات پائی گئیں جو اس کے معیار پر اثر انداز ہوئیں۔

Product mein kharab kun khususiyaat pai gayi jo is ke mayar par asar andaaz hui.

Deteriorative changes in the ecosystem can lead to significant biodiversity loss.

ماحولیاتی نظام میں خراب کن تبدیلیاں اہم نوعیت کے نقصان کا باعث بن سکتی ہیں۔

Maholiati nizam mein kharab kun tabdeeliyan aham nawiyat ke nuqsan ka baais ban sakti hain.

Easily Confused With

deteriorated:Deteriorative describes the quality of causing deterioration, while deteriorated refers to something that has already worsened.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'deteriorate' as 'deterring good quality.'

Imagine a building crumbling and falling apart over time.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "deterioratus" — to make worse

First known use: 19th century

The word 'deteriorative' developed from the Latin term 'deteriorare', which means to worsen or make inferior. It has been used in English since the late 19th century to describe something that causes a decline in quality.