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degeneration in French

degeneration in French is dégénérescence, dégénération — degeneration means the process of becoming worse, weaker, or less functional over time.

degeneration in French

dégénérescence
noun
(uncountable) That condition of a tissue or an organ in which its vitality has become either diminished or perverted; a substitution of a lower for a higher form of structure.
dégénération
noun
(uncountable) That condition of a tissue or an organ in which its vitality has become either diminished or perverted; a substitution of a lower for a higher form of structure.
dégénération
noun
(uncountable) Gradual deterioration, from natural causes, of any class of animals or plants or any particular organ or organs; hereditary degradation of type.
dégénérescence
noun
(uncountable) Gradual deterioration, from natural causes, of any class of animals or plants or any particular organ or organs; hereditary degradation of type.

What does "degeneration" mean?

  1. noun The process of becoming worse, weaker, or less functional over time.
    "The disease causes gradual degeneration of the optic nerve."
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degeneration in a sentence

  • The disease causes gradual degeneration of the optic nerve.
  • Years of neglect led to the degeneration of the old estate.

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What is "degeneration" in French?

"degeneration" in French is dégénérescence, dégénération. degeneration means: The process of becoming worse, weaker, or less functional over time.

How do you use "degeneration" in a sentence?

Example: "The disease causes gradual degeneration of the optic nerve." In French, "degeneration" is dégénérescence, dégénération.

Are there other ways to say "degeneration" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "degeneration": dégénérescence, dégénération.

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