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3 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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The city's infrastructure will have degenerated if no maintenance is done.
The city's infrastructure started to degenerate, causing frequent power outages and water shortages.
The old bridge has been degenerating, and engineers fear it may soon be unsafe.

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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