degenerative
degenerative · more degenerative · most degenerative
дегенеративный
degenerativ
Characterized by or causing degenerationCharacterized by or causing degeneration.
/dɪˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹətɪv/
» Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition of the joints in which the normal cartilage cushion in the joints breaks down.
Meaning
1 sensesCharacterized by or causing degeneration.
degenerativ
дегенерати́вныйdegeneratívnyj
More definitions
- (of illness) marked by gradual deterioration of organs and cells along with loss of function
Examples
1 sentencesOsteoarthritis is a degenerative condition of the joints in which the normal cartilage cushion in the joints breaks down.
Translations
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By meaning 1
characterized by or causing degeneration:
Forms
more degenerative, most degenerative| Comparative | more degenerative Lesson |
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Word family
17 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form