degeneracy
de·gen·er·a·cy
noun \di-ˈjen-rə-sē, -ˈje-nə-, dē-\ plural de·gen·er·a·cies
Definition of DEGENERACY
1
: the state of being degenerate
2
: the process of becoming degenerate
3
: sexual perversion
4
: the coding of an amino acid by more than one codon
See Examples of DEGENERACY
- <the sad degeneracy of the old neighborhood into a slum>
- <the degeneracy of the family into a gang of petty thieves>
First Known Use of DEGENERACY
1664
Related to DEGENERACY
Synonyms: decadence, declension, declination, decline, degeneration, degradation, dégringolade, descent, deterioration, devolution, downfall, downgrade, ebb, eclipse, fall
Related Words: dark age, nadir, sunset; decay, rotting, spoiling; breakup, crumbling, decomposition, disintegration, dissolution; abasement, debasement; depreciation, lessening; decimation, demolishment, demolition, desolation, destruction, havoc, ruin, ruination; abatement, decrease, decrement, de-escalation, deflation, diminishment, diminution, dip, downslide, downtrend, downturn, drop, drop-off, falloff, loss, lowering, reduction, sag, shrinkage, slip, slump
Near Antonyms: advancement, development, evolution, growth; blossoming, flourishing, flowering; renewal, restoration, revitalization; heightening; accretion, accrual, addendum, addition, augmentation, boost, enhancement, gain, increase, increment, raise, supplement
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