degraded

/dɪˈɡɹeɪdəd/

IPA: /D IH0 G R EY1 D AH0 D/

verb

1
To lower in value or social position.
“Fred degrades himself by his behaviour.”
2
To reduce in quality or purity.
“The DNA sample has degraded.”
3
To reduce in altitude or magnitude, as hills and mountains; to wear down.

adjective

1
Feeling or having undergone degradation; deprived of dignity or self-respect.
2
Having the typical characters or organs in a partially developed condition, or lacking certain parts.
3
Having steps; said of a cross whose extremities end in steps growing larger as they leave the centre; on degrees.

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