单词	degeneracy
释义	degeneracy noun de·​gen·​er·​a·​cy di-ˈjen-rə-sē  -ˈje-nə-, dē- plural degeneracies 1 : the state of being degenerate 2 : the process of becoming degenerate 3 : sexual perversion 4 : the coding of an amino acid by more than one codon Synonyms decadence declension declination decline degeneration degradation dégringolade descent deterioration devolution downfall downgrade ebb eclipse fall See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the sad degeneracy of the old neighborhood into a slum the degeneracy of the family into a gang of petty thieves Recent Examples on the Web The physicists say the behavior is an example of the concept of degeneracy. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 5 July 2022 For centuries, a marked face was interpreted as an outward sign of moral or intellectual degeneracy. Lindsey Fitzharris, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 July 2022 To support themselves against catastrophic gravitational collapse, neutron stars don't rely on the release of energy from nuclear fusion but rather an exotic quantum phenomenon known as degeneracy pressure. Paul Sutter, Ars Technica, 17 June 2022 Bird joins other impressive authors who have returned to Carter, despite his low popularity, because his life offers an antidote to the ethical degeneracy of our current moment. Washington Post, 18 June 2021 It wasn’t sacked by Lego-man Visigoths or brought down by the parasitic forces of degeneracy. Cecilia D'anastasio, Wired, 10 June 2021 The only way to break this degeneracy would be to take accurate, independent measurements that would nail down the distance to this galaxy, irrespective of any assumptions made. Ethan Siegel, Forbes, 22 June 2021 His presidency reminds us that the antidote to Trumpian degeneracy is not the devout straight man but the figure of integrity who can also inspire diverse people. Washington Post, 18 June 2021 Moral watchdogs cried foul and claimed these movies not only desensitized kids to degeneracy — think of the children! David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 June 2021 See More Word History First Known Use 1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Medical Definition degeneracy noun de·​gen·​er·​a·​cy di-ˈjen-(ə-)rə-sē  plural degeneracies 1 : the state of being degenerate 2 : the process of becoming degenerate 3 : sexual perversion 4 : the coding of an amino acid by more than one codon of the genetic code degeneracy noun 1 as in degradation a change to a lower state or level the sad degeneracy of the old neighborhood into a slum Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance degradation deterioration declination decline decadence descent degeneration downfall destruction decay devolution fall declension ebb decrease eclipse reduction decomposition disintegration dissolution downgrade dégringolade loss drop debasement dark age nadir rotting spoiling crumbling breakup abasement ruination sunset dip diminution decimation slump shrinkage depreciation desolation lessening havoc sag ruin lowering demolition deflation diminishment falloff downturn demolishment downslide decrement downtrend slip abatement drop-off de-escalation Antonyms & Near Antonyms evolution growth rise development advancement ascent flowering upswing restoration revitalization renewal increase enhancement flourishing addition blossoming gain increment accretion accrual boost supplement raise heightening augmentation addendum See More 2 as in corruptness a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior the degeneracy of the family into a gang of petty thieves Synonyms & Similar Words degradation corruptness dissoluteness corruption turpitude debasement decadence sinfulness perversion abjection dissipation demoralization decadency depravity libertinism degeneration rakishness libertinage evil debauchery degenerateness immorality villainy pervertedness wickedness dissipatedness squalor filth gangrene rot Antonyms & Near Antonyms morality virtue goodness righteousness
随便看	oblatory oblectation obleege obley obligability obligable obligant obligants obligata obligate obligated obligately obligates obligati obligating obligation obligational obligations obligative obligative mood obligato obligator obligatorily obligatoriness obligators

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