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degenerative

adjective

(of illness) marked by gradual deterioration of organs and cells along with loss of function

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Word Facts

Word length
12
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
EG
Scrabble score
17
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

dɪˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹətɪv

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Definitions

adjective

  1. (of illness) marked by gradual deterioration of organs and cells along with loss of function

    “Degenerative diseases of old age”

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Example Sentences

Degenerative diseases of old age

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