Degeneracy
noun
The state of being less developed or of lower quality than notmal.
The building was in a state of degeneracy because of lack of maintenance.
noun
Immoral or corrupt behavior.
The society was concerned about the increasing degeneracy among youth.
Often appears as...
- moral degeneracy
- cultural degeneracy
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Disapproving
noun
A genetic characteristic or change leading to physical or mental decline.
The degeneracy of his genetic disease could be seen in his physical health.
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Formal
Technical
noun
The number of wavefunctions that corresponds to the same energy level in quantum mechanics.
The degeneracy in the energy level of the system was examined.
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Formal
Technical
noun
The state of being less developed or of lower quality than notmal.
The building was in a state of degeneracy because of lack of maintenance.
noun
Immoral or corrupt behavior.
The society was concerned about the increasing degeneracy among youth.
Often appears as...
- moral degeneracy
- cultural degeneracy
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A genetic characteristic or change leading to physical or mental decline.
The degeneracy of his genetic disease could be seen in his physical health.
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
The number of wavefunctions that corresponds to the same energy level in quantum mechanics.
The degeneracy in the energy level of the system was examined.
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Formal
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/2Physical Disrepair
Often describes places or objects that are run-down or poorly maintained over time.
The uncared-for mansion showed signs of degeneracy, with its peeling paint and broken windows.
Pro Tip 2/2Quality Decline
Used when something has become worse in quality and not as good as it used to be.
The once highly-regarded news service now exhibits a degeneracy of journalistic standards.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Disrepair
Often describes places or objects that are run-down or poorly maintained over time.
The uncared-for mansion showed signs of degeneracy, with its peeling paint and broken windows.
Pro Tip 2/2Quality Decline
Used when something has become worse in quality and not as good as it used to be.
The once highly-regarded news service now exhibits a degeneracy of journalistic standards.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Disrepair
Often describes places or objects that are run-down or poorly maintained over time.
The uncared-for mansion showed signs of degeneracy, with its peeling paint and broken windows.
Pro Tip 2/2Quality Decline
Used when something has become worse in quality and not as good as it used to be.
The once highly-regarded news service now exhibits a degeneracy of journalistic standards.
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Antonio Garcia Martinez
In Cuba, where Wi-Fi is both slow and terrible, you will be an emissary from the future, a hint of the degeneracy to come. You're a full-on mainlining internet junkie with the world's uproar piped into your head 24/7, your emotional landscape terraformed and buffeted by whatever some narcissist just posted on Instagram or some windbag on Twitter.
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Charles Horton Cooley
American Sociologist
Every general increase of freedom is accompanied by some degeneracy, attributable to the same causes as the freedom.
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Antonio Garcia Martinez
In Cuba, where Wi-Fi is both slow and terrible, you will be an emissary from the future, a hint of the degeneracy to come. You're a full-on mainlining internet junkie with the world's uproar piped into your head 24/7, your emotional landscape terraformed and buffeted by whatever some narcissist just posted on Instagram or some windbag on Twitter.
Quote examples
Charles Horton Cooley
American Sociologist
Every general increase of freedom is accompanied by some degeneracy, attributable to the same causes as the freedom.
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