Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
degenerate
verb, adjective
/dɪˈdʒɛn.ə.reɪt/
Definition
to decline or deteriorate from a previous state or condition.
Examples
- The situation began to degenerate when the negotiations broke down.
- Over time, the once-thriving community started to degenerate into a state of neglect.
Meaning
the term ‘degenerate’ refers to the process of worsening or being corrupted from a better or more functional state.
Synonyms
- deteriorate
- worsen
- decline
- degrade
