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degeneracy

/dɪˈdʒɛnərəsi/ noun · British & US
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What does degeneracy mean?

noun

The state or quality of being degenerate; a decline or deterioration from a normal or healthy state. A condition or situation in which something is no longer in its original or pure form.

Example

"The artist's work was a reflection of the degeneracy of modern society."

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