degeneration

noun
UK: /dɪˌdʒenəˈreɪʃən/
US: /dɪˌdʒenəˈreɪʃən/

  1. The process by which something declines or deteriorates.

    1. The degeneration of the old house was very sad.
    2. The rapid degeneration of his health worried his family greatly.

  2. A decline in quality or morals; a state of being degenerate.

    1. Society's degeneration is a cause for concern.
    2. The slow degeneration of values in society made him lose faith.

  3. In biology, the deterioration of cells or tissues.

    1. Muscle degeneration is a common result of aging.
    2. The doctor explained the nerve degeneration visible in the scans.

Synonyms

deterioration decline decay atrophy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "degeneration" in English means: The process by which something declines or deteriorates., A decline in quality or morals; a state of being degenerate., In biology, the deterioration of cells or tissues..

The phonetic transcription of "degeneration" is /dɪˌdʒenəˈreɪʃən/ in British English and /dɪˌdʒenəˈreɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "degeneration": deterioration, decline, decay, atrophy.

Example usage of "degeneration": "The degeneration of the old house was very sad.". More examples on the page.