Meaning: The process of becoming progressively worse in condition or quality
Hindi: गिरावट
Synonyms: decline, degradation, worsening, decay, decadence
Antonyms: improvement, enhancement, progress
Asked in: SSC Steno 2026 T-1 · SSC CGL 2023 T-1
deterioration in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Spelling
Select the wrongly spelt word out of the four alternatives.
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) deteriortion
Rule: a noun in -ation keeps its whole verb in front of the ending; nothing in the middle may be dropped.
The verb is deteriorate, so the noun is *deteriorat(e)* + *ion* = deterioration, six syllables, de · te · ri · o · ra · tion.
Example of my own: *Damp brought a slow deterioration of the plaster.*
The misspelling is deteriortion, which swallows the -ra- syllable.
Deterioration = the process of becoming progressively worse *(अवनति, गिरावट)*.
Why the others are fine.
• curriculum = the whole course of study followed in a school or college *(पाठ्यक्रम)* — double r, single l; the plural is *curricula*.
• phenomenon = an observable fact or occurrence *(परिघटना, घटना)* — the plural is *phenome
Examples
- “The deterioration of the old building worried the residents.”
deterioration – questions
What is the meaning of deterioration in Hindi?
deterioration means “गिरावट” in Hindi. In English: The process of becoming progressively worse in condition or quality
What are the synonyms of deterioration?
Synonyms of deterioration: decline, degradation, worsening, decay, decadence.
What is the opposite of deterioration?
Antonyms of deterioration: improvement, enhancement, progress.
Has deterioration been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – deterioration has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC CGL 2023 T-1.