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Etymology of the English word degradable

the English word degradable
derived from the English word degrade
derived from the French word degrade
derived from the Latin word degradare (reduce in rank; deprive of office; degrade)
using the Late Latin prefix de-
derived from the Latin word de (away; down)
derived from the Late Latin word gradus (step; position)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *ghredh-
using the English suffix -able

Derivations in English

photodegradable

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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