degeneration
0 antonyms and opposites of degeneration, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The process of becoming worse, weaker, or less functional over time.
How to use degeneration
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From French dégénération, from Latin dēgenerātiō — the noun form of "degenerate."
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What does “degeneration” mean?
The word “degeneration” means the process of becoming worse, weaker, or less functional over time. In plain terms, the gradual worsening or breakdown of something, often used medically or structurally.
How do you pronounce “degeneration”?
“Degeneration” is pronounced dih-jeh-nuh-RAY-shuhn (/dɪˌdʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “degeneration” in a sentence?
Here is “degeneration” used in a sentence: “The disease causes gradual degeneration of the optic nerve.”
What is another word for “degeneration”?
Words with a similar meaning to “degeneration” include nerf.
What part of speech is “degeneration”?
“Degeneration” is a noun.
Where does the word “degeneration” come from?
The word “degeneration” comes from Latin. From French dégénération, from Latin dēgenerātiō — the noun form of "degenerate.".
Is “degeneration” a common word?
“Degeneration” is an uncommon word in modern English.