Pronunciation: [ɛɡzˈasəbˌe͡ɪtɪd] (IPA) 
The word "exacerbated" is spelled e-x-a-c-e-r-b-a-t-e-d. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪtɪd/. The first syllable "ex" is pronounced as "ɪɡˈz" with a voiced "g" and stress on the second syllable "cer" pronounced as "sɛr". The "ate" at the end is pronounced as "eɪtɪd". The word means to make something worse or more severe, and is often used when referencing existing problems or issues.
The term "exacerbated" is an adjective that refers to the act of making a situation, condition, or problem more severe or intense. It is derived from the verb "exacerbate," which means to aggravate, worsen, or increase the intensity of something that is already difficult, unpleasant, or problematic.
When a situation is exacerbated, the negative effects are heightened or prolonged, causing greater distress or hardship. This can apply to various contexts, such as worsening a conflict, intensifying an illness or disease, escalating tensions between individuals or groups, or making an existing problem more challenging to handle.
Exacerbated situations tend to lead to heightened complexity or escalation, undermining the chances for resolution or improvement. For example, an already strained relationship can be exacerbated by constant arguments, causing further deterioration. In a medical context, exacerbation refers to the worsening of symptoms or the decline in the state of health.
The term "exacerbated" conveys the idea of aggravation or making something worse, spotlighting the negative impact and emphasizing the consequences of its escalation. It is often used to describe situations, conditions, or problems that have deteriorated or intensified beyond their original or manageable state, resulting in increased difficulties, challenges, or suffering.
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The word exacerbated comes from the Latin verb exacerbare, which means to irritate or to make worse. It is derived from ex meaning out or thoroughly, and acerbare meaning to make bitter or to make harsh. The original sense of the word was more closely related to intensifying or increasing the severity of something unpleasant or negative. Over time, exacerbated has evolved to commonly mean to make a situation, problem, or feeling more intense or worse.
