degenerate — to decline or deteriorate physically, mentally, or morally
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to decline or deteriorate physically, mentally, or morally
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈdʒenərət/
Korean meaning: 퇴화하다, 악화되다, 타락하다
Korean pronunciation: 디**제**너레이트
Example Sentences
- My weekend plans degenerated from 'productive studying' to 'Netflix and instant noodles marathon.'
- The peaceful protest degenerated into violence when agitators arrived.
- His posture degenerated so much from gaming that he looked like a human question mark.
degenerate
VERB//dɪˈdʒenərət//
to decline or deteriorate physically, mentally, or morally
A businessman degenerates from success into physical and moral decline
The DE-GENERATOR breaks down - declining from great toegate!
Try to operate, but it can only generate toxins as it degenerates!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'degenerare', formed from 'de-' (away from) and 'generare' (to beget, produce), meaning 'to fall away from one's kind or ancestors'. The word originally referred to offspring not living up to the standards of their ancestors.
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📝Examples
“My weekend plans degenerated from 'productive studying' to 'Netflix and instant noodles marathon.'”
“The peaceful protest degenerated into violence when agitators arrived.”
“His posture degenerated so much from gaming that he looked like a human question mark.”
“The once-great civilization had degenerated into warring tribes.”
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