Definition

A decrease in the quality or value of something, often due to corruption or impairment.

Example

The vitiation of the contract led to its invalidation in court.

Conversation

Have you noticed the vitiation in our local park lately?

Yeah, it's such a shame to see it getting worse.

I think the lack of funding is really causing that vitiation.

Absolutely, we need to do something to improve it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vitiation → It is formed from "viti-" (from Latin "vitium", meaning fault or defect) and "-ation" (meaning the action or process of). The word "vitiation" refers to the process of making something faulty or defective.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fault' ('vitium') and remember that 'vitiation' means the process of making something faulty.

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