Where does “degrading” come from?
Degrading comes from Middle French dégrader, meaning to reduce in rank or status.
degrading (English): present participle of degrade; that degrades; An...
Definitions
- present participle of degrade; that degrades; An...
Ancestry of “degrading”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | degrade | To lower in value or social position; To reduce... |
| 2 | Middle French | dégrader | — |
Words derived from “degrading”