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degenerative, a.|dɪˈdʒɛnərətɪv|
[f. L. dēgenerāt-, ppl. stem of dēgenerāre to degenerate + -ive.]
Of the nature of, or tending to, degeneration.
1846Worcester cites Month. Rev. 1879Ray Lankester Adv. Science (1890) 46 Degenerative evolution. 1890Humphry Old Age 149 Other degenerative changes, such as calcification of the costal cartilages. |