English Explanatory Dictionary

degeneracy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being degenerate (in all senses).
  2. The ability of one part of the brain to take over another's function without being overexerted.
  3. A limiting case of a class of objects which appears to be qualitatively different from (and usually simpler than) the rest of the class.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈd͡ʒɛnəɹəsi/ /dɪˈd͡ʒɛnɹəsi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-degeneracy.wav /dɪˈd͡ʒenəɹəsi/

Word forms

degeneracy degeneracies

Etymology

From degenerate + -cy.

Synonyms

baseness depravity perversion corruption defilement degeneracy degradation depravation depravedness impurity iniquity lewdity malignity misdoing misguilt obliquity peccability pollution pravity sin sinfulness turpitude vitiation wickedness wrongdoing

Derived words

nondegeneracy undegeneracy
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