degeneracy

Meanings

• Noun

  The process of becoming worse or less complex over time.

  - "The degeneracy of the old machinery made it unreliable."
  - "The degeneracy of moral values in society is a cause for concern."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with degeneracy
debility , ability , vigilancy

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Variants

List of all variants of degeneracy that leads to same result
degeneracies , degeneracy

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'degenerare', meaning 'to beget of a lower degree'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'degeneracy' was popularized in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by social theorists who believed that modern society was in a state of decline.

2. The term 'degeneracy' has been used in various fields, including biology, sociology, psychology, and philosophy.

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Related Concepts

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1. Degenerative diseases: A group of conditions that cause progressive deterioration of the body or mind over time.

2. Social degeneracy: The decline of moral and social values in a society.

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Culture

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In literature, degeneracy is often used to describe the decline of a society or civilization. In art, it can refer to the distortion or corruption of natural forms. In music, it can refer to the simplification or devolution of musical styles.

How to Memorize "degeneracy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a machine or a society that is functioning well, but over time, it begins to wear down and break down, becoming less efficient and less complex. This is the process of degeneracy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of something becoming worse or less complex over time.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Degeneracy: Deterioration, Gradual, Effective, Negative, Affects, You'

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