Degenerating: meaning, definitions and examples
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degenerating
[ dษชหdสษnษreษชtษชล ]
general use
Degenerating refers to the process of decline or deterioration in quality, state, or condition. This term is often used in medical, social, or environmental contexts to describe a situation where something becomes worse or less effective over time. In health contexts, it can refer to the decline of bodily functions or deterioration of tissues. In a societal sense, it might describe a moral or ethical decline. Understanding the implications of degenerating is important for addressing potential issues before they escalate.
Synonyms
declining, degrading, deteriorating, regressing, worsening.
Examples of usage
- The patient's health is degenerating rapidly.
- The city's infrastructure is degenerating due to lack of maintenance.
- His mental faculties are degenerating with age.
Translations
Translations of the word "degenerating" in other languages:
๐ต๐น degenerando
๐ฎ๐ณ degenerating
๐ฉ๐ช degenerierend
๐ฎ๐ฉ menggugurkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะตะณะตะฝะตัะฐััั
๐ต๐ฑ degeneracja
๐ฏ๐ต ้ๅใใฆใใ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉgรฉnรฉrant
๐ช๐ธ degenerando
๐น๐ท dรถnรผลรผm geรงiren
๐ฐ๐ท ํดํํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชุฏููุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ degenerujรญcรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ degenerujรบci
๐จ๐ณ ้ๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ degenerativno
๐ฎ๐ธ vanskรถpun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะตะณะตะฝะตัะฐัะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ แแชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dejenere
๐ฒ๐ฝ degenerando
Etymology
The word 'degenerate' originates from the Latin term ' degenerare', where 'de-' means 'down from' or 'away from' and 'generare' means 'to generate or create'. Initially used to describe something that deviated from its kind or sort, it has evolved over the centuries to include various meanings associated with decline, deterioration, or degradation. In the 19th century, the term gained prominence in scientific and philosophical discussions, particularly concerning heredity and evolution, where it described a decline in physical or mental quality. The adjective 'degenerate' also found its way into social discourse, often associated with moral or ethical decline in societies or individuals. The contemporary use of 'degenerating' retains these foundational meanings while expanding into a broader range of applications across multiple disciplines, including medicine, sociology, and environmental science.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #24,000, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 24000 degenerating
- 24001 catalyze
- 24002 underemployment
- 24003 quarantined
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