degraded

/dɪˈɡɹeɪdəd/

verb

  1. 1

    To lower in value or social position.

    Fred degrades himself by his behaviour.
  2. 2

    To reduce in quality or purity.

    The DNA sample has degraded.
  3. 3

    To reduce in altitude or magnitude, as hills and mountains; to wear down.

adjective

  1. 1

    Feeling or having undergone degradation; deprived of dignity or self-respect.

  2. 2

    Having the typical characters or organs in a partially developed condition, or lacking certain parts.

  3. 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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