noun
degeneracy
Degeneracy (noun) means the state of being degenerate (in all senses).
noun
1
The state of being degenerate (in all senses).
2
The ability of one part of the brain to take over another's function without being overexerted.
3
A limiting case of a class of objects which appears to be qualitatively different from (and usually simpler than) the rest of the class.
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Etymology
From degener(ate) + -acy.
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What is the meaning of degeneracy?
"degeneracy" (noun) means the state of being degenerate (in all senses).
What are the different meanings of degeneracy?
"degeneracy" has 3 main meanings: 1. The state of being degenerate (in all senses); 2. The ability of one part of the brain to take over another's function without being overexerted; 3. A limiting case of a class of objects which appears to be qualitatively different from (and usually simpler than) the rest of the class.