degenerate

verb
[L31359]

Compounds

Combines

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : degenerate
  • simple present, singular, third person : degenerates
  • simple past : degenerated
  • present participle : degenerating
  • past participle : degenerated

Senses

  • to degrade or reduce in quality, pass from a higher to a lower type or condition, become morally or intellectually bad or worse, deteriorate

degenerate

noun
[L319222]

Forms

  • singular : degenerate
  • plural : degenerates

Senses

degenerate

adjective
[L31357]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • positive : degenerate

Senses

  • degraded or reduced in quality
  • duplication (scientific)