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Added 9 October 2026

downgrade

/ˈdaʊnˌɡɹeɪd/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about downgrade at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The property possessed by a slope or surface that descends.

verb

Rate lower; lower in value or esteem.

Origin

From down- + grade.

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