Degeneration

Pronunciation: /dɪˌdʒɛnərˈeɪʃən/

Degeneration (noun)

  1. The process of becoming worse or losing strength, health, or quality over time.
  2. A decline in the normal function or structure of an organ or tissue in the body.

Examples

  • The degeneration of the material affected its durability.
  • The degeneration of the system led to frequent failures.

Common collocations: rapid degeneration, signs of degeneration, progressive degeneration, severe degeneration

Synonyms of Degeneration

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Degeneration

  • The process of renewal or restoration.
  • A positive change or enhancement.