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- Dictionarydegeneration/dɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃn/
noun
- 1. the state or process of being or becoming degenerate; decline or deterioration: "overgrazing has caused serious degeneration of grassland"
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The meaning of DEGENERATION is degenerate condition. How to use degeneration in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Degeneration.
degeneration. noun [ S or U ] uk / dɪˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃ ə n / us / dɪˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃ ə n / Add to word list. the process by which something gets worse: degeneration of There has been a gradual degeneration of the judicial system in the last few years. High blood pressure can cause degeneration of the heart muscles.
Degeneration is a process of decline. Anything that’s getting worse is going through degeneration. A grand old mansion that’s now abandoned and covered with weeds is in a state of degeneration.
noun. 1. the process of degenerating. 2. the state of being degenerate. 3. biology. the loss of specialization, function, or structure by organisms and their parts, as in the development of vestigial organs. 4. a.
impairment or loss of the function and structure of cells or tissues, as by disease or injury, often leading to death (necrosis) of the involved part. the resulting condition. electronics negative feedback of a signal.
noun [ S or U ] us / dɪˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃ ə n / uk / dɪˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃ ə n /. Add to word list. the process by which something gets worse: degeneration of There has been a gradual degeneration of the judicial system in the last few years. High blood pressure can cause degeneration of the heart muscles.
noun. /dɪˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/ [uncountable] the process of becoming worse or less acceptable in quality or condition. social/moral degeneration. Intensive farming in the area has caused severe degeneration of the land. The condition causes progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. see also macular degeneration. Word Origin. Want to learn more?
n. 1. The process of degenerating. 2. The state of being degenerate. 3. Medicine Gradual deterioration of specific tissues, cells, or organs with corresponding impairment or loss of function, caused by injury, disease, or aging. 4. Biology The evolutionary decline or loss of a function, characteristic, or structure in an organism or species. 5.
DEGENERATE definition: 1. to become worse in quality: 2. having low standards of behaviour: 3. someone with low…. Learn more.
There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun degeneration, one of which is considered offensive. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. degeneration has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.
