degenerating
Meanings
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Verb
Undergoing a process of deterioration or decline
- "The infrastructure of the city is degenerating rapidly."
- "His health is degenerating, he needs to see a doctor."
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Adjective
Becoming worse or less advanced
- "The degenerating condition of the building made it unsafe for occupancy."
- "The degenerating behavior of the students was a cause for concern."
Variants
List of all variants of degenerating that leads to same resultdegenerate , degenerated , degenerates , degenerating
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).degenerates, degeneratingly
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin word 'degenerare', meaning 'to beget of a lower kind' or 'to produce offspring of a lower type'
Trivia
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The term 'degeneration' was popularized in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a way to describe the supposed decline of European society and culture.
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In biology, degenerative diseases are conditions that cause the body to deteriorate over time, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
Related Concepts
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Deterioration: The process of becoming worse or less advanced over time
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Regeneration: The process of renewing or restoring something to its original state
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, degeneration is a theme explored in various works such as Arthur Schnitzler's 'Liebelei' and Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World'. It can also refer to the decline of a civilization or society, as in Edward Gibbon's 'The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire'.
How to Memorize "degenerating"
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visualize
- Visualize the process of something deteriorating, such as an apple turning brown or a rusty metal object.
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associate
- Associate the word 'degenerate' with the idea of something becoming worse or less advanced.
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mnemonics
- Remember the rule: 'Degenerate' means 'to become worse'.
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