C1 noun 격식체

degratism

/dɪˈɡreɪtɪzəm/

The systemic practice or philosophical belief that quality, status, or moral standards are intentionally or naturally in a state of decline or debasement. It is typically used in sociopolitical or institutional contexts to describe a deliberate erosion of integrity or value.

예시

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1

The degratism visible in the city's neglected infrastructure reflects years of fiscal mismanagement.

The degratism visible in the city's neglected infrastructure reflects years of fiscal mismanagement.

2

Academic critics argue that the new policy represents a form of systemic degratism within the university hierarchy.

Academic critics argue that the new policy represents a form of systemic degratism within the university hierarchy.

3

I'm tired of the constant degratism on social media where everyone just brings each other down.

I'm tired of the constant degratism on social media where everyone just brings each other down.

어휘 가족

명사
degratism
Verb
degrade
부사
degratistically
형용사
degratistic
관련
degradation
💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Degrade' + 'Ism'. It is the 'Ism' (system) of 'Degrading' (lowering in quality).

빠른 퀴즈

The historian noted that the ______ of the empire's administrative standards led to its eventual collapse.

정답!

정답은: degratism

예시

1

The degratism visible in the city's neglected infrastructure reflects years of fiscal mismanagement.

everyday

The degratism visible in the city's neglected infrastructure reflects years of fiscal mismanagement.

2

Academic critics argue that the new policy represents a form of systemic degratism within the university hierarchy.

formal

Academic critics argue that the new policy represents a form of systemic degratism within the university hierarchy.

3

I'm tired of the constant degratism on social media where everyone just brings each other down.

informal

I'm tired of the constant degratism on social media where everyone just brings each other down.

4

In her latest thesis, she explores degratism as a direct consequence of late-stage industrial entropy.

academic

In her latest thesis, she explores degratism as a direct consequence of late-stage industrial entropy.

5

The board must address the degratism of our brand image before we lose our premium market position.

business

The board must address the degratism of our brand image before we lose our premium market position.

어휘 가족

명사
degratism
Verb
degrade
부사
degratistically
형용사
degratistic
관련
degradation

자주 쓰는 조합

systemic degratism systemic degratism
cultural degratism cultural degratism
rapid degratism rapid degratism
institutional degratism institutional degratism
moral degratism moral degratism

자주 쓰는 구문

the path to degratism

the path to degratism

combatting social degratism

combatting social degratism

signs of degratism

signs of degratism

자주 혼동되는 단어

degratism vs degradation

Degradation is the process or physical result of breaking down, while degratism refers to the systematic belief or pervasive state of decline.

degratism vs dogmatism

Dogmatism is the arrogant assertion of opinions as truths, unrelated to the concept of quality decline.

📝

사용 참고사항

Degratism is a sophisticated term used primarily in academic or critical discourse. Use it when you want to emphasize that a decline is part of a larger, potentially intentional system or ideology rather than a random occurrence.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'degratism' when they mean the physical process of 'degradation'. Remember that '-ism' implies a system, ideology, or pervasive state.

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Degrade' + 'Ism'. It is the 'Ism' (system) of 'Degrading' (lowering in quality).

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin 'degradare' (to lower in rank) combined with the Greek-derived suffix '-ism' (denoting a practice, system, or philosophy).

문법 패턴

uncountable noun often modified by adjectives like systemic, institutional, or cultural takes a singular verb
🌍

문화적 맥락

The term is frequently used in Western sociopolitical critiques regarding the perceived decline of traditional institutions.

빠른 퀴즈

The historian noted that the ______ of the empire's administrative standards led to its eventual collapse.

정답!

정답은: degratism

관련 단어

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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