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4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Degenerate' in a Sentence

"To decline or fall below a normal or desirable level in physical, mental, or moral qualities; deteriorate." more

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Over time, the neglected garden will have degenerated into a wild overgrowth.
The neglected garden began to degenerate into a wild, unruly tangle of weeds.
Flowers degenerate without proper care.
Without proper care, the garden soil may degenerate, making it difficult for plants to grow.

Degenerate

dih-jen-uh-reyt
verbTo decline or fall below a normal or desirable level in physical, mental, or moral qualities; deteriorate.

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Last Updated On: December 31, 2023
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