How Do You Spell DEGENERATED?

Pronunciation: [dɪd͡ʒˈɛnəɹˌe͡ɪtɪd] (IPA)

The word "Degenerated" refers to someone or something that has deteriorated or declined from a higher state. It is commonly spelled as "dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪtɪd" in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "dɪ" is pronounced as "di", the second syllable "ˈdʒɛn" is pronounced as "jen", and the third syllable "əreɪtɪd" is pronounced as "uh-ray-ted". The emphasis is on the second syllable "ˈdʒɛn". The word "Degenerated" is a commonly used term in biology to describe the loss of function or structure of an organism or tissue.

DEGENERATED Meaning and Definition

1. Degenerated is an adjective that describes something that has declined or deteriorated in quality, value, character, or condition. It refers to a state where something has lost its original or intended form, structure, function, or purpose. When something degenerates, it goes through a process of degradation, decay, or regression.

   In terms of living organisms, it signifies a decline in physical or mental capabilities or health. For example, a degenerated muscle may have lost its strength or function due to lack of use or injury. Similarly, a degenerated brain may exhibit impaired cognitive abilities or memory problems.

   In a broader context, "degenerated" can also be used to describe the decline or decay of societies, cultures, or institutions. It implies a deterioration in moral, ethical, or social standards, leading to a lower level of functioning. This can happen due to various factors such as corruption, neglect, or the erosion of values.

   In genetics, degeneration refers to the accumulation of harmful or non-functional mutations, leading to reduced genetic diversity or impaired function in a population. Similarly, in physics or mathematics, degeneration can refer to the loss of complexity, organization, or distinction in a system or structure.

   Overall, the term "degenerated" conveys the concept of a decline, deterioration, or regression from a previous, more desirable state, whether it is applied to living organisms, societies, or other systems.

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Other Common Misspellings for DEGENERATED

• degenrate
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• degernerated
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• Derengerated
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• degenerasey
• denegerated
• deginirated
• Degenerratted

Etymology of DEGENERATED

The word "degenerated" traces its origins to the Latin word "degeneratus", which is the past participle of the verb "degenerare". In Latin, "degenerare" is derived from two components: "de", meaning "downward" or "away from", and "generare", meaning "to beget" or "produce". Therefore, "degenerare" originally meant "to fall away from one's kind" or "to decline from an original state or quality". Over time, the word was borrowed into Old French as "degenerer", and eventually evolved into the modern term "degenerated" in English.

Similar spelling words for DEGENERATED

• degeneracy,
• deschner,
• degenerative,
• degeneration,
• dejeuner,
• Generated,
• decennary,
• degenerate,
• Degenhardt.

Conjugate verb Degenerated

CONDITIONAL

I would degenerate

we would degenerate

you would degenerate

he/she/it would degenerate

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FUTURE

I will degenerate

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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have degenerated

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PAST

I degenerated

we degenerated

you degenerated

he/she/it degenerated

they degenerated

PAST PERFECT

I had degenerated

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PRESENT

I degenerate

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they degenerate

PRESENT PERFECT

I have degenerated

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I am degenerating

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