Degenerative Meaning
/dɪˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹətɪv/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjCharacterized by or causing degeneration.
Sentence Examples
The degenerative disease progressed slowly.
Degenerative changes were observed in the tissue.
Alzheimer's is a progressive degenerative disease that affects the brain.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The doctor diagnosed her with a ____ joint disease.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ disease progressed slowly.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English degenerate Proto-Indo-European *-wós Proto-Indo-European *-iHwósder. Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English degenerative From degenerate + -ive.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The doctor diagnosed her with a ____ joint disease.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ disease progressed slowly.