Degeneration Definition

dĭ-jĕnə-rāshən
noun
The process of degenerating.
Webster's New World
A degenerate condition.
Webster's New World
Deterioration or loss of a function or structure in the course of evolution, as in the vestigial eyes of many cave animals.
Webster's New World
Deterioration in structure or function of cells, tissues, or organs, as in disease or aging.
Webster's New World
Loss of or gain in power in an amplifier caused by unintentional negative feedback.
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Other Word Forms of Degeneration

Noun

Singular:
degeneration
Plural:
degenerations

Origin of Degeneration

  • From French dégénération, from Latin degeneratio.

    From Wiktionary

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