Degenerate: meaning, definitions and examples
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degenerate
[ dษชหdสษnษrษt ]
mathematics
Having no unique solution, as a system of equations that has more than one possible solution.
Synonyms
multiple, non-unique
Examples of usage
- The system of equations is degenerate, as it has multiple solutions.
- The degenerate case occurs when the determinant of the matrix is zero.
biology
Showing evidence of decline, deterioration, or regression.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The degenerate gene led to the abnormal growth of cells.
- The degenerate species faced extinction due to habitat loss.
informal
A person whose behavior or morals have declined to a low or unacceptable level.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was considered a degenerate by society due to his constant law-breaking.
- The degenerate gambler lost all his money at the casino.
Translations
Translations of the word "degenerate" in other languages:
๐ต๐น degenerar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคเฅเคค
๐ฉ๐ช degenerieren
๐ฎ๐ฉ merosot
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะตะณะตะฝะตััะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ zdegenerowaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ้ๅใใ (taika suru)
๐ซ๐ท dรฉgรฉnรฉrer
๐ช๐ธ degenerar
๐น๐ท dejenere olmak
๐ฐ๐ท ํดํํ๋ค (toehwa hada)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฏููุฑ (tahawwur)
๐จ๐ฟ degenerovat
๐ธ๐ฐ degenerovaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ้ๅ (tuรฌhuร )
๐ธ๐ฎ degenerirati
๐ฎ๐ธ rรฝrnun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะตะณัะฐะดะฐัะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ แแชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ degenerasiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ degenerar
Word origin
The word 'degenerate' has Latin roots, coming from the combination of 'de-' meaning 'down from' and 'generare' meaning 'to generate'. Originally used in the context of physics and mathematics to describe elements that have a lower rank than expected, it later expanded to include moral or biological decline. The term gained popularity in the 19th century and continues to be used in various fields today.
See also: degeneration, generating, generative, regenerate, regenerator.