Degeneration Definition & Meaning

degeneration
noun
  1. the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality
  2. the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities
  3. passing from a more complex to a simpler biological form

"Degeneration" in song lyrics

See how degeneration is used in real songs:

  • "K-O-T-I next degeneration"
    K-Otix — Frequencies
  • "symptoms of macular degeneration"
    AOL — AOL
  • "aids for macular degeneration"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "degeneration"

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