Meaning
deterioration, worsening
- the process of becoming progressively worse in quality, condition, or value
In a sentence
L'umidità costante ha provocato un rapido deterioramento delle pareti.
Constant humidity caused rapid deterioration of the walls.
I medici monitorano con attenzione il deterioramento della vista del paziente.
The doctors carefully monitor the deterioration of the patient's eyesight.
Abbiamo notato un progressivo deterioramento nei loro rapporti personali.
We noticed a progressive deterioration in their personal relationship.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| deterioramento | masculine · singular |
| deterioramenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly used both for physical decay (materials, organs) and abstract situations (relationships, health).