dysgenic
dysgenic · more dysgenic · most dysgenic
Of or relating to, or causing degeneration or deterioration in offspringOf or relating to, or causing degeneration or deterioration in offspring.
/dɪsˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/
Meaning
2 sensesOf or relating to, or causing degeneration or deterioration in offspring.
pertaining to or causing degeneration in the offspring produced
Of or relating to dysgenics.
Origin
From dys- + -genic, produced from New Latin dys- from Ancient Greek δυσ- (dus-, “bad”) andFrom dys- + -genic, produced from New Latin dys- from Ancient Greek δυσ- (dus-, “bad”) and γένος (génos, “offspring”).
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Forms
more dysgenic, most dysgenic| Comparative | more dysgenic Lesson |
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