# downcycle

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. To convert (waste materials, etc.) into new materials or products of lower quality and reduced functionality.

## Etymology
Blend of down + recycle.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/downcycle