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Degenerated: meaning, definitions and examples

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degenerated

 

[ dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

general description

Degenerated refers to a state of decline or deterioration. It often describes something that has lost its original qualities or functions, typically due to disease, neglect, or aging.

Synonyms

corrupted, declined, degraded, deteriorated, diminished

Examples of usage

  • His health has degenerated over the years.
  • The once-vibrant community has degenerated into a ghost town.
  • The degenerated tissue failed to support proper function.

Translations

Translations of the word "degenerated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 degenerado

🇮🇳 degenerat

🇩🇪 degeneriert

🇮🇩 degenerated

🇺🇦 дегенерований

🇵🇱 zdegenerowany

🇯🇵 退化した

🇫🇷 dégénéré

🇪🇸 degenerado

🇹🇷 dejenere

🇰🇷 퇴화된

🇸🇦 منحط

🇨🇿 degenovaný

🇸🇰 degenerovaný

🇨🇳 退化的

🇸🇮 degeneriran

🇮🇸 degenert

🇰🇿 дегенерат

🇬🇪 დეგენერირებული

🇦🇿 dijenerasiya

🇲🇽 degenerado

Word origin

The term 'degenerated' comes from the Latin word 'degenerare', meaning 'to become unlike one's ancestors'. In the early 19th century, it began to be used in English to describe the process of declining in quality or vitality. Initially, it referred to physical degeneration, such as in health or biology, but it has since been broadened to include moral, social, and cultural contexts as well. The concept of degeneration has been significant in various fields, including medicine, anthropology, and sociology, often linked to theories of evolutionary decline or societal collapse.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,647, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.