degeneration

• Processus de passage d'un état plus élevé à un état plus bas en termes de force, de vitalité ou de qualité essentielle, ou dégradation des facultés mentales ou morales, ou évolution d'une forme biologique complexe vers une forme plus simple.

A noun referring to the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power, vitality, or essential quality, or the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities, or passing from a more complex to a simpler biological form.

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1. Decline in quality or functionB2formal

   The process of becoming worse in quality, strength, or effectiveness over time.

   Dégénérescence

   • The degeneration of the old building was evident in its crumbling walls.
   • Doctors are studying the degeneration of muscle tissue in elderly patients.
   • The company's degeneration was caused by poor management decisions.

   Synonymescorruptiondebasementdecaydeclinedegradationdeteriorationimpairmentregressionretrogressionworsening

   Antonymesadvancementdevelopmentenhancementgrowthimprovementprogressionrecoveryrestoration

2. Moral or mental declineC1formal

   A state of decline in moral standards, mental abilities, or social behavior.

   dégénérescence morale ou mentale

   • The degeneration of public discourse is a growing concern.
   • His mental degeneration was noticeable after years of isolation.
   • The novel explores the moral degeneration of a once-noble family.

   Synonymescorruptiondebasementdecaydeclinedegradationdescentdeteriorationdevolutiondownfallregressionretrogression

   Antonymesadvancementdevelopmentelevationimprovementprogressregeneration

3. Biological simplificationC1formalscientific

   The process by which an organism or structure becomes simpler or less complex in form during evolution or development.

   Dégénérescence (simplification biologique)

   • The degeneration of the human appendix is a classic example of evolutionary change.
   • Some parasites show degeneration, losing organs they no longer need.
   • Biologists study the degeneration of certain species in isolated environments.

   Synonymesdevolutioninvolutionregressionretrogressionsimplification

   Antonymesadvancementdevelopmentevolutionprogression