debasement

English

/dɪˈbeɪsmənt/

noun
Definitions
  • The act of debasing or the state of being debased; a lowering or degradation, especially in character or quality.
  • The lowering of the value of a currency by reducing the amount of valuable metal in the coins.

Etymology

Suffix from English debase.

Origin

English

debase

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