How Do You Spell DOWNGRADED?

Pronunciation: [dˈa͡ʊŋɡɹe͡ɪdɪd] (IPA)

The word "downgraded" is spelled with a silent "e" at the end of the word. The word is pronounced as /daʊnˈɡreɪdɪd/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The "d" and "g" sounds are pronounced separately, with a clear break between them. The "e" at the end of the word is not pronounced, but it is necessary for the word's spelling. "Downgraded" is commonly used to describe a decrease in status or rank, and its spelling is important for effective communication in written and spoken English.

DOWNGRADED Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "downgraded" is used to describe a situation in which a person, entity, or thing is assigned a lower status, rank, or value than what was previously assigned. It is a process of reducing or lowering the level of something based on certain assessments, evaluations, or judgments made.

    When referring to an individual, "downgraded" means that they have been stripped of a higher position or title and have been assigned a relatively lower ranking role. This can occur due to poor performance, incompetence, or a reassessment of qualifications. In such cases, the person may lose certain privileges, responsibilities, or benefits that were associated with their previous higher position.

    In the financial context, "downgraded" typically refers to the reduction of a credit rating assigned to a company, country, or investment. Credit rating agencies assess the creditworthiness and risk associated with debt issuers, and downgrading implies that the agency perceives the issuer to be at a higher risk of default or is less likely to meet its financial obligations. This downgrade can have significant implications, such as higher borrowing costs, reduced investor confidence, and limited access to capital.

    Overall, "downgraded" indicates a decline in status, value, or assessment from a previous position or rating, leading to a lower rank, classification, or rating.

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Etymology of DOWNGRADED

The word "downgraded" is formed by adding the prefix "down-" to the verb "grade".

The term "grade" originated in the late 16th century from the Middle French word "grader", which means "to grade or slope". It later evolved into the Old French word "grader" and the Latin word "gradus", both of which convey the idea of a step or a degree.

The prefix "down-" indicates movement to a lower level or position. Combining the prefix "down-" with the verb "grade" results in the word "downgrade", which means to lower in rank, status, or quality.

The verb "downgraded" is derived from "downgrade" and typically refers to the act of reducing or lowering something, often implying a decrease in importance or worth.

Similar spelling word for DOWNGRADED

Conjugate verb Downgraded

CONDITIONAL

I would downgrade
we would downgrade
you would downgrade
he/she/it would downgrade
they would downgrade

FUTURE

I will downgrade
we will downgrade
you will downgrade
he/she/it will downgrade
they will downgrade

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have downgraded
we will have downgraded
you will have downgraded
he/she/it will have downgraded
they will have downgraded

PAST

I downgraded
we downgraded
you downgraded
he/she/it downgraded
they downgraded

PAST PERFECT

I had downgraded
we had downgraded
you had downgraded
he/she/it had downgraded
they had downgraded

PRESENT

I downgrade
we downgrade
you downgrade
he/she/it downgrades
they downgrade

PRESENT PERFECT

I have downgraded
we have downgraded
you have downgraded
he/she/it has downgraded
they have downgraded
I am downgrading
we are downgrading
you are downgrading
he/she/it is downgrading
they are downgrading
I was downgrading
we were downgrading
you were downgrading
he/she/it was downgrading
they were downgrading
I will be downgrading
we will be downgrading
you will be downgrading
he/she/it will be downgrading
they will be downgrading
I have been downgrading
we have been downgrading
you have been downgrading
he/she/it has been downgrading
they have been downgrading
I had been downgrading
we had been downgrading
you had been downgrading
he/she/it had been downgrading
they had been downgrading
I will have been downgrading
we will have been downgrading
you will have been downgrading
he/she/it will have been downgrading
they will have been downgrading
I would have downgraded
we would have downgraded
you would have downgraded
he/she/it would have downgraded
they would have downgraded
I would be downgrading
we would be downgrading
you would be downgrading
he/she/it would be downgrading
they would be downgrading
I would have been downgrading
we would have been downgrading
you would have been downgrading
he/she/it would have been downgrading
they would have been downgrading

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