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degeneracy [dɪˈdʒɛnərəsɪ] n pl -cies
1. the act or state of being degenerate 2. the process of becoming degenerate 3. (Physics / General Physics) Physics the number of degenerate quantum states of a particular orbital, degree of freedom, energy level, etc. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
degeneracy noun worsening, decline, corruption, decrease, decay, deterioration, degradation, decadence, depravity, immorality, debasement, turpitude, depravation, dissoluteness the moral degeneracy of society Translations How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The means relied on in this form of government for preventing their degeneracy are numerous and various. These STRULDBRUGS and I would mutually communicate our observations and memorials, through the course of time; remark the several gradations by which corruption steals into the world, and oppose it in every step, by giving perpetual warning and instruction to mankind; which, added to the strong influence of our own example, would probably prevent that continual degeneracy of human nature so justly complained of in all ages. M'ganwazam, she now saw, was an evil-appearing savage with every mark of brutal degeneracy writ large upon his bestial countenance. |
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