Meaning & use
degenerated
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Declined or deteriorated in quality, structure, or function from a former or original state.
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The peaceful protest degenerated into a violent riot.
Without treatment, the tissue can become degenerated over time.
A note on using this word
Past tense of 'degenerate,' used in contexts ranging from social breakdown to medical and biological decline.
Words with a similar meaning
deteriorateddeclined
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improvedregenerated
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