How Do You Spell DEBASE?

Pronunciation: [dɪbˈe͡ɪs] (IPA)

The word "debase" (/dɪˈbeɪs/) is spelled with a "d" followed by the digraph "eb", which represents the sound /ɛ/ in English. The letter "a" is then added, representing the short vowel sound /ə/. Finally, the letter "s" is added, representing the sound /s/. The word means to reduce the quality or value of something, often through immoral actions. Careful attention to spelling is important to ensure clear communication in written English.

DEBASE Meaning and Definition

  1. Debase, as a verb, refers to the act of lowering the value, quality, or dignity of something or someone. It involves reducing or diminishing the worth, status, or importance of a person, idea, belief, principle, or object. When one debases something, they tarnish its reputation, credibility, or authority.

    This term commonly describes actions that lead to undermining the moral, ethical, or social standards of a thing or individual. It includes various actions such as corrupting, demeaning, or degrading. Debase is often associated with devaluing currency, where the worth of money is intentionally reduced through diluting it with inferior materials or inflating its supply.

    In a figurative sense, debasing can refer to the act of degrading or humiliating someone's character, integrity, or reputation by subjecting them to ridicule, scorn, or disgrace. This can occur through malicious gossip, slander, or spreading false rumors.

    The term is usually employed when discussing ethical, moral, or social matters, emphasizing the negative impact on society or the integrity of the subject being debased. It is commonly used in fields such as philosophy, politics, economics, and sociology, where the discussion revolves around the consequences of actions that lower the value or respect given to certain individuals, groups, principles, or concepts. Overall, debasing represents a process of reducing worth, honor, or esteem through actions that erode or corrode the existing perception of value or dignity.

  2. To reduce from a higher to a lower state; to reduce or lower in quality, purity, or value; to adulterate; to degrade.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DEBASE

Etymology of DEBASE

The word "debase" originated from the combination of two Latin words: "de" and "basus". The prefix "de" expresses the idea of "down" or "away", while "basus" means "low" or "lowly". The Latin word "debasus" referred to something that was lowered in value, quality, or dignity. Over time, it evolved into "debase" in the English language with the same basic meaning of lowering the value or quality of something, particularly in the moral or intellectual sense.

Similar spelling words for DEBASE

Conjugate verb Debase

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have debased
you would have debased
he/she/it would have debased
we would have debased
they would have debased
I would have debase
you would have debase
he/she/it would have debase
we would have debase
they would have debase

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been debasing
you would have been debasing
he/she/it would have been debasing
we would have been debasing
they would have been debasing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be debasing
you would be debasing
he/she/it would be debasing
we would be debasing
they would be debasing

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be debasing
you will be debasing
he/she/it will be debasing
we will be debasing
they will be debasing

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been debasing
you will have been debasing
he/she/it will have been debasing
we will have been debasing
they will have been debasing

IMPERATIVE

you debase
we let´s debase

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to debase

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was debasing
you were debasing
he/she/it was debasing
we were debasing
they were debasing

PAST PARTICIPLE

debased

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been debasing
you had been debasing
he/she/it had been debasing
we had been debasing
they had been debasing

PRESENT

I debase
you debase
he/she/it debases
we debase
they debase

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am debasing
you are debasing
he/she/it is debasing
we are debasing
they are debasing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

debasing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have debased
you have debased
he/she/it has debased
we have debased
they have debased

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been debasing
you have been debasing
he/she/it has been debasing
we have been debasing
they have been debasing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it debase

SIMPLE PAST

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

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