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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

degenerated

/dɪˈdʒenəreɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does degenerated mean?

verb

To deteriorate or become worse in quality or condition; to lose or degenerate from a higher to a lower form or state.

Example

"The once-thriving community began to degenerate as businesses closed and residents moved away."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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