degenerated

/dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪd/ /diˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪd/

Meanings

verb

To lose good or desirable qualities.

Examples :

"His condition continued to degenerate even after admission to hospital."

verb

To cause to lose good or desirable qualities.

Examples :

"The old neighborhood park, once a safe and fun place, had degenerated into a neglected area filled with trash and graffiti. "

quality condition situation process

Related Words

condition noun

/kənˈdɪʃən/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

neighborhood noun

/ˈneɪbə.hʊd/ /ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/

The quality of being a neighbor, of living nearby, next to each-other; proximity.

"Our neighborhood was our only reason to exchange hollow greetings."

qualities noun

/ˈkwɒlətiz/ /ˈkwɑːlətiz/

Level of excellence.

"Quality of life is usually determined by health, education, and income."

after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

admission noun

/ædˈmɪʃ.ən/

The act or practice of admitting.

"The student's admission to the university was a joyous occasion. "

degenerate noun

/dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪt/ /dɪˈdʒɛnəˌɡeɪt/ /dʒɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪt/ /dʒɪˈdʒɛnəˌɡeɪt/

One who is degenerate, who has fallen from previous stature; an immoral person.

"In the cult of degenerates, acts of decency, kindness and modesty could be seen as acts of apostasy."

filled verb

/fɪld/

To occupy fully, to take up all of.

"The teacher filled the bottle with water. "

continued verb

/kənˈtɪnjuːd/

To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity).

"Do you want me to continue to unload these?"

graffiti noun

/ɡɹəˈfiːti/ /ɡɹəˈfiti/

Drawings or words drawn on a surface in a public place, usually made without authorization.

"The school hallways were covered in graffiti. "

hospital noun

/ˈhɒs.pɪ.tl̩/ /ˈɒs.pɪ.tl̩/ /ˈhɑs.pɪ.tl̩/

A large medical facility, usually in a building with multiple floors, where seriously ill or injured patients are given extensive medical and/or surgical treatment.

"My grandmother was admitted to the hospital last week after falling. "

desirable noun

/dɪˈzaɪəɹəbəl/

A thing that people want; something that is desirable.

"There are plenty of desirables on display in the window."

neglected verb

/nɪˈɡlɛktɪd/

To fail to care for or attend to something.

"to neglect duty or business; to neglect to pay debts"