Degeneration Definition

dĭ-jĕnə-rāshən
noun
The process of degenerating.
Webster's New World
A degenerate condition.
Webster's New World
Deterioration or loss of a function or structure in the course of evolution, as in the vestigial eyes of many cave animals.
Webster's New World
Deterioration in structure or function of cells, tissues, or organs, as in disease or aging.
Webster's New World
Loss of or gain in power in an amplifier caused by unintentional negative feedback.
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Noun

Singular:
degeneration
Plural:
degenerations

Origin of Degeneration

  • From French dégénération, from Latin degeneratio.

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Degeneration Sentence Examples

  • So, too, degeneration is not to be lightly assumed as the explanation of a simplicity of structure.

  • The variety of special developments of structure accompanying the atrophy of typical organs in the Opisthobranchia and general degeneration of organization is very great.

  • A survey of the vegetable kingdom indicates that evolution has proceeded, on the whole, from the simple to the complex; at the same time, as has been already mentioned, evidence of reduction or degeneration in common.

  • People with night blindness, macular degeneration and cataracts may find benefits in taking zinc as a supplement.

  • Careful annual selection by hand of the best seed is the only way to prevent degeneration.

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Words Starting With

DDEDEG

Words Ending With

NONION

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12 Letter Words12 Letter Words Starting With D12 Letter Words Ending With N