degeneracy

CEFRC1

/dɪˈd͡ʒɛnəɹəsi/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A decline to a worse or lower condition.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A limiting case of a class of objects which appears to be qualitatively different from (and usually simpler than) the rest of the class.

Examples

  • Censorship is a sign of degeneracy.

  • If it be true, that the preſent age is more corrupt, than the preceding, the great multiplication of Novels has probably contributed to its degeneracy.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /dɪˈd͡ʒenəɹəsi/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The ability of one part of the brain to take over another's function without being overexerted.

  2. The state of being degenerate (in all senses).

More examples

In context

  • Inveterate abuse of drinking in nonhereditarily disposed persons creates a degeneracy like the hereditary.

Synonyms

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The moral blank of the ancient kingdom led to its inevitable collapse.

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Origin

noun

From degenerate + -cy.