How Do You Spell DEGENERATE?

Pronunciation: [dɪd͡ʒˈɛnəɹˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "degenerate" can be a bit confusing. The initial "de" is pronounced as a "dih" sound, followed by "gen." The "g" is a hard "g," and the "e" is pronounced as an "uh" sound. The "rate" at the end is pronounced as "erit." In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /dɪˈdʒɛnərət/. Despite the tricky spelling, the meaning of the word is clear: to decline or deteriorate in physical, mental, or moral qualities.

DEGENERATE Meaning and Definition

1. Degenerate is an adjective that describes something or someone that has declined from a previous or expected state of quality, virtue, or character. It refers to the deterioration or decay of standards, values, or morals. When applied to an individual, it signifies a person who has fallen from a previously higher moral or intellectual state.

   The term degenerate can also be used as a noun to refer to a person who exhibits depraved or immoral behavior, or someone who has lost their social, moral, or intellectual standing. It can be associated with individuals involved in criminal activities, substance abuse, or engaging in actions that are deemed socially unacceptable.

   In a biological or scientific context, the word degenerate can refer to a characteristic or trait that has evolved into a simpler or less specialized form compared to its ancestors. It implies a loss of complexity or development, often due to evolutionary adaptation or genetic mutation.

   Furthermore, degenerate can be a mathematical term describing a situation where different variables or inputs lead to the same output or result. This convergence of inputs towards a common outcome can be seen as a simplification or reduction of complexity.

   In summary, degenerate refers to a decline or decay from a previously higher state, whether it pertains to qualities, values, morals, social standing, biological characteristics, or mathematical relationships.

2. • To become worse; to decay in good qualities; to decline in virtue.

   • That has fallen from a good to a worse state or condition; base; mean; fallen.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DEGENERATE

• degenrate
• regenarate
• degeneragy
• degenarated
• regenrate
• degeberate
• degnerate
• regenorate
• degentrated
• deethrate
• degernerate
• degenerrate
• degennerate
• degenerete
• detenbrate
• detenerbate
• delecerate
• degenarats
• femenerve
• degerrate
• deregenerate
• degenerasey
• degeerat
• degeneriate
• Degeneralty

Etymology of DEGENERATE

The word "degenerate" has its roots in the Latin language. It is derived from the combination of two Latin components: "de" meaning "down, away from" and "generare" meaning "to beget, produce". Originally, "degenerate" referred to something or someone that deviates from its original or expected state, quality, or character. Over time, the word came to be associated with a decline or deterioration from a previous or more desirable condition, particularly in the sense of moral or physical degradation.

Idioms with the word DEGENERATE

• degenerate into sth The idiom "degenerate into something" is used to describe a situation where something or someone deteriorates or declines in quality, character, or behavior, resulting in a less desirable state or outcome. It suggests a downward progression from a higher or more positive state into a lower or negative state.
• degenerate into (something) The idiom "degenerate into (something)" refers to a process or situation where something deteriorates or declines to a lower or less desirable state, often due to lack of control, discipline, or moral decay. It suggests a negative transformation from a more positive or respectable state into something inferior, undesirable, or morally corrupt.
• degenerate into The idiom "degenerate into" refers to a situation, behavior, or state that gradually deteriorates or declines from a higher or more desirable level into a lower or undesirable one. It implies a descent or regression from a more advanced, civilized, or morally acceptable condition to a lesser, crude, or morally questionable one.

Similar spelling words for DEGENERATE

• Degenhardt,
• dagenhart,
• deschner,
• Degeneratio,
• non-degenerate,
• decennary,
• dejeuner,
• generate,
• degeneracy,
• degeneration,
• degenerative.

Plural form of DEGENERATE is DEGENERATES

Conjugate verb Degenerate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have degenerated

you would have degenerated

he/she/it would have degenerated

we would have degenerated

they would have degenerated

I would have degenerate

you would have degenerate

he/she/it would have degenerate

we would have degenerate

they would have degenerate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been degenerating

you would have been degenerating

he/she/it would have been degenerating

we would have been degenerating

they would have been degenerating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would degenerate

you would degenerate

he/she/it would degenerate

we would degenerate

they would degenerate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be degenerating

you would be degenerating

he/she/it would be degenerating

we would be degenerating

they would be degenerating

FUTURE

I will degenerate

you will degenerate

he/she/it will degenerate

we will degenerate

they will degenerate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be degenerating

you will be degenerating

he/she/it will be degenerating

we will be degenerating

they will be degenerating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have degenerated

you will have degenerated

he/she/it will have degenerated

we will have degenerated

they will have degenerated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been degenerating

you will have been degenerating

he/she/it will have been degenerating

we will have been degenerating

they will have been degenerating

IMPERATIVE

you degenerate

we let´s degenerate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to degenerate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was degenerating

you were degenerating

he/she/it was degenerating

we were degenerating

they were degenerating

PAST PARTICIPLE

degenerated

PAST PERFECT

I had degenerated

you had degenerated

he/she/it had degenerated

we had degenerated

they had degenerated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been degenerating

you had been degenerating

he/she/it had been degenerating

we had been degenerating

they had been degenerating

PRESENT

I degenerate

you degenerate

he/she/it degenerates

we degenerate

they degenerate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am degenerating

you are degenerating

he/she/it is degenerating

we are degenerating

they are degenerating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

degenerating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have degenerated

you have degenerated

he/she/it has degenerated

we have degenerated

they have degenerated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been degenerating

you have been degenerating

he/she/it has been degenerating

we have been degenerating

they have been degenerating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it degenerate

SIMPLE PAST

I degenerated

you degenerated

he/she/it degenerated

we degenerated

they degenerated