degenate

Meanings

• Verb

  To deteriorate or become worse in quality, condition, or ability.

  - "The old car had degenerated to the point where it could no longer be driven."
  - "His health had degenerated due to his unhealthy lifestyle."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with degenate
degenerate , degeneracy , generate , regenerate

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Variants

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designate , designated , designates , designating , designative , designator , designators , designatory , designate as , pre-designate , pre-designated , pre-designates , pre-designating , predesignate , predesignated , predesignates , predesignating

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Etymology

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Originally from the Latin word 'degenerare', meaning 'to beget of a different kind' or 'to produce offspring of a different kind'. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to mean 'to become worse' or 'to deteriorate'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'degenerate' was used by the Nazis to describe modern art that they deemed to be morally and aesthetically corrupt.

2. The term 'degenerate' comes from the Latin word 'degenerare', which originally meant 'to beget of a different kind'.

3. Degenerative diseases are characterized by a progressive worsening of symptoms over time.

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Related Concepts

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1. Degenerative diseases: Diseases that progressively worsen over time, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.

2. Degenerate behavior: Behavior that is considered to be morally or socially unacceptable, such as theft, violence, or substance abuse.

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Culture

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The term 'degenerate' has been used in various cultural and historical contexts. In literature, it has been used to describe characters or societies that have fallen into moral decay. In art, the term 'degenerate art' was used by the Nazis to describe modern art that they deemed to be morally and aesthetically corrupt. In music, the term 'degenerate' has been used to describe music that is considered to be of poor quality or that has fallen out of fashion.

How to Memorize "degenate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a once beautiful and functioning object or system that has deteriorated over time, such as an old car or a rusty bridge.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'degenerate' with the idea of something becoming worse or deteriorating.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'degenerate' means 'to become worse' or 'to deteriorate'.

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