Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

deteriorated

/dɪtˈɪɹiɚˌeɪtɪd/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.35 in modern English

Syllables: de-te-ri-o-rat-ed
IPA: /dɪtˈɪɹiɚˌeɪtɪd/

14

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

6

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

simple past and past participle of deteriorate

Derived Forms

undeteriorated

Synonyms

clapped out damaged defective deteriorated dilapidated effete faulty munted outworn passé past it past one's prime

Antonyms

functional intact preserved improved fixed purified refreshed refurbished regenerated reinvigorated repaired reparatory

Questions

How do you pronounce deteriorated?: The recorded pronunciation is /dɪtˈɪɹiɚˌeɪtɪd/.
What does deteriorated mean?: simple past and past participle of deteriorate

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