degeneracy
degeneracy · degeneracies
The state of being degenerateThe state of being degenerate (in all senses).
/dɪˈd͡ʒɛnəɹəsi/
» Censorship is a sign of degeneracy.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)The state of being degenerate (in all senses).
the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities
(countable, uncountable)The ability of one part of the brain to take over another's function without being overexerted.
(countable, uncountable)A limiting case of a class of objects which appears to be qualitatively different from (and usually simpler than) the rest of the class.
Examples
1 sentencesCensorship is a sign of degeneracy.
Origin
From degener(ate) + -acy.From degener(ate) + -acy.
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Forms
plural: degeneracies| Singular | degeneracy |
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Synonyms
29 synonymsdepravityC2corruptionB2degradationC1pollutionA1basenessperversiondefilementdepravationdepravednessimpurityiniquitylewditymalignitymisdoing
Close in meaning
- the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities:degenerationdecadencedecadency
- moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles:corruptiondepravationdepravityputrefaction
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable