deteriorationist C2+ Topic:Abstract Ideas US /dɪˌtɪr.i.əˈreɪ.ʃən.ɪst/ UK /dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən.ɪst/ See IPA manual Meanings 1 noun A proponent of deteriorationism; one who believes that things tend to grow worse It was difficult not to be a deteriorationist. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 noun · a proponent of... declensionist Etymology From deterioration + -ist. Topics Abstract Ideas External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # deteriorationist **Type:** Word **Level:** C2+ **Part of speech:** noun **IPA (US):** /dɪˌtɪr.i.əˈreɪ.ʃən.ɪst/ **IPA (UK):** /dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən.ɪst/ ## Meanings 1. A proponent of deteriorationism; one who believes that things tend to grow worse ## Examples - It was difficult not to be a deteriorationist. ## Synonyms - declensionist ## Etymology From deterioration + -ist. ## Topics - Abstract Ideas markdown