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Meaning of degenerate
The primary meaning of the word "degenerate" is to decline or deteriorate, especially in moral or physical condition.
Etymology of degenerate
The word "degenerate" comes from the Latin words "de" (meaning "down" or "away from") and "generare" (meaning "to produce" or "to generate")
Historically, the word has been used to describe a decline or deterioration in moral, physical, or cultural condition, with roots in ancient Latin and Greek concepts of decay and corruption
Synonyms
decadent
corrupt
immoral
depraved
degenerative
deteriorate
decline
descend
sink
plummet
decay
rot
putrid
foul
vile
base
vile
wicked
sinful
iniquitous
nefarious
egregious
heinous
atrocious
reprehensible
despicable
contemptible
abhorrent
odious
loathsome
repulsive
repugnant
disgusting
distasteful
debased
perverted
warped
twisted
distorted
abnormal
unnatural
unhealthy
unwholesome
unsavory
unseemly
indecent
coarse
crude
gross
obscene
profane
blasphemous
sacrilegious
Definitions
- To decline or deteriorate, especially in moral or physical condition
- * To sink or fall to a lower level of quality, character, or morality
- * To become or make something inferior, weak, or corrupt
Usage Examples
- The city's infrastructure had degenerated over the years due to lack of maintenance
- * The once-respected institution had degenerated into a corrupt and inefficient organization
- * The patient's condition had degenerated rapidly, requiring immediate medical attention