How Do You Spell DEGENERATES?

Pronunciation: [dɪd͡ʒˈɛnəɹˌe͡ɪts] (IPA)

The word "degenerates" is spelled with a "de" prefix, followed by the second syllable "gen", which is pronounced as /ˈdʒɛn/. The third syllable is "er", pronounced as /ər/, and the word ends with the plural suffix "-ates", which is pronounced as /eɪts/. The pronunciation of this word is therefore /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪts/. This word refers to people who have declined in moral or physical qualities or are behaving in a way that is regarded as abnormal or unacceptable.

DEGENERATES Meaning and Definition

1. Degenerates, as a noun, refers to individuals or groups who display immoral behavior, a decline in moral values, or a lack of social or cultural development. They deviate from accepted norms or standards, often engaging in offensive or harmful actions. Degenerates may indulge in activities that are considered corrupt, deviant, or morally reprehensible by society at large.

   The term can also be used as a verb, meaning the act of declining or deteriorating morally, socially, or culturally. Degenerating implies a gradual descent into a lower or less desirable state, often attributable to a lack of discipline, ethics, or a disregard for conventional values.

   The concept of degenerates is subjective and heavily influenced by cultural, social, and historical contexts. What is considered degenerate behavior may vary across different societies and time periods, as moral standards are subject to change.

   In everyday usage, the term "degenerates" is generally used as a disparaging or derogatory label towards individuals or groups who do not conform to societal norms or who engage in activities that are viewed negatively. However, it is important to recognize that the term is loaded with subjective judgment and should be used with caution to avoid perpetuating prejudice or stigma against certain individuals or communities.

Common Misspellings for DEGENERATES

• degenrate
• degeneracies
• degenarated
• degnerate
• degentrated
• begenerates
• xegenerates
• deegenerates
• dergenerates
• degeneates
• degeneretes
• degeneratons
• degenarats
• dignerates
• degenaratees
• degnetates
• degentrates
• degenerasey
• degenorates

Etymology of DEGENERATES

The word "degenerates" derives from the Latin term "degeneratus", which means "to be degenerate" or "to deteriorate". It is formed by combining the prefix "de-" (meaning "down" or "away from") and the verb "generare" (meaning "to generate" or "to give birth to"). The Latin root "generare" is related to the noun "genus", which refers to a biological class or category. Over time, the term "degenerates" came to be used to describe people who were perceived as morally or intellectually inferior, falling below expected standards or norms.

Similar spelling words for DEGENERATES

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

Conjugate verb Degenerates

CONDITIONAL

I would degenerate

we would degenerate

you would degenerate

he/she/it would degenerate

they would degenerate

FUTURE

I will degenerate

we will degenerate

you will degenerate

he/she/it will degenerate

they will degenerate

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have degenerated

we will have degenerated

you will have degenerated

he/she/it will have degenerated

they will have degenerated

PAST

I degenerated

we degenerated

you degenerated

he/she/it degenerated

they degenerated

PAST PERFECT

I had degenerated

we had degenerated

you had degenerated

he/she/it had degenerated

they had degenerated

PRESENT

I degenerate

we degenerate

you degenerate

he/she/it degenerates

they degenerate

PRESENT PERFECT

I have degenerated

we have degenerated

you have degenerated

he/she/it has degenerated

they have degenerated

I am degenerating

we are degenerating

you are degenerating

he/she/it is degenerating

they are degenerating

I was degenerating

we were degenerating

you were degenerating

he/she/it was degenerating

they were degenerating

I will be degenerating

we will be degenerating

you will be degenerating

he/she/it will be degenerating

they will be degenerating

I have been degenerating

we have been degenerating

you have been degenerating

he/she/it has been degenerating

they have been degenerating

I had been degenerating

we had been degenerating

you had been degenerating

he/she/it had been degenerating

they had been degenerating

I will have been degenerating

we will have been degenerating

you will have been degenerating

he/she/it will have been degenerating

they will have been degenerating

I would have degenerated

we would have degenerated

you would have degenerated

he/she/it would have degenerated

they would have degenerated

I would be degenerating

we would be degenerating

you would be degenerating

he/she/it would be degenerating

they would be degenerating

I would have been degenerating

we would have been degenerating

you would have been degenerating

he/she/it would have been degenerating

they would have been degenerating