Definition

The condition of having declined in quality, morality, or vitality.

Example

The community was concerned about the degenerateness of the local environment.

Conversation

I read an article about the degenerateness in some parts of society.

That sounds interesting! What did it say?

It talked about how people often ignore the issues that lead to such degenerateness.

Yeah, it's frustrating when problems are overlooked like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Degenerateness is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away from) and "generare" (meaning to produce or generate), combined with the suffix "-ness" (indicating a state or quality). The term refers to a state of declining or moving away from a normal or healthy condition.

Memory Tip

Think of 'de-' meaning down or away, and 'generare' meaning to produce — this helps you remember that degenerateness refers to a state of moving away from a healthy or normal condition.

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