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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

degenerate

/dɪˈdʒenəreɪt/ adjective, verb · British & US
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What does degenerate mean?

adjective, verb

Having a tendency to deteriorate or fall into disorder; of poor quality or lacking in moral standards. To become or cause something to become degenerate.

Example

"The once-thriving community began to degenerate as the economy declined."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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