DEGENERATION
(noun)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Degeneration.
How to pronounce degeneration:
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Degeneration - as a noun
The process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
devolution14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
physical processprocess11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decadence15decadency18degeneracy17Passing from a more complex to a simpler biological form
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
retrogression14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
shift11transformation19transmutation15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The degeneration of the company's finances led to bankruptcy."
"The doctor diagnosed her with retinal degeneration."
"Genetic degeneration can cause a variety of health problems."
"The city witnessed the degeneration of its infrastructure due to neglect."
"He suffered from muscle degeneration as a result of a rare disease."
Word Game Points
Is DEGENERATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, degeneration is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEGENERATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is DEGENERATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, degeneration is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEGENERATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is DEGENERATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, degeneration is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEGENERATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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