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Degenerating: meaning, definitions and examples

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degenerating

 

[ dษชหˆdส’ษ›nษ™reษชtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น degenerando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ degenerating

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช degenerierend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggugurkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะณะตะฝะตั€ะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ degeneracja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€€ๅŒ–ใ—ใฆใ„ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉgรฉnรฉrant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ degenerando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรถnรผลŸรผm geรงiren

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‡ดํ™”ํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชุฏู‡ูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ degenerujรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ degenerujรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€€ๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ degenerativno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vanskรถpun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตะณะตะฝะตั€ะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒ’แƒ”แƒœแƒ”แƒ แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dejenere

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.