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Meaning of graceful degradation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The ability of a system to maintain at least some of its functionality when portions are not working, or when certain features are not available.

idiomatic, uncountable

Examples

“Since we built the website with graceful degradation in mind, it will replace animations with textual cues if JavaScript is not available.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

graceful pitta Gracefully Gracefulness Graceless Gracelessly Gracelessness