degeneracy

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) The state of being degenerate (in all senses).
2. (countable, uncountable) The ability of one part of the brain to take over another's function without being overexerted.
3. (countable, uncountable) A limiting case of a class of objects which appears to be qualitatively different from (and usually simpler than) the rest of the class.

Synonyms

degeneration

deterioration

degradation

depravity

corruption

decadence

immorality

debasement

retrogression

decadency

degenerate

depravation

regression

putrefaction

decline

retrogressive evolution

decay

defeat

defect

impairment

injury

perversion

ruin

species

variety

catagenesis

backslide

Translations

degeneración

degeneração

décadence

Entartung

verval

ontaarding

decadência

degeneració

abâtardissement

Rückbildung

degeneratie

Degeneration

verwording

εκφυλισμός

Pronounced as (IPA)

/dɪˈdʒɛnəɹəsi/

Etymology

From degenerate + -cy.