Degraded

/dɪˈɡreɪdɪd/ adjective

Reduced in quality, condition, or status. Something that has deteriorated or been broken down from its original state.

From Latin 'degradare' meaning 'to reduce in rank', from 'de-' (down) plus 'gradus' (step). Originally referred to removing someone from office, later expanded to general deterioration.

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