Degenerate ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Degenerate ( verb )

1. To deteriorate in physical or moral qualities; to become worse or inferior.
2. To deviate from a normal or desirable type; to become abnormal or abnormal type.

Origin:

From latin degeneratus, past participle of degenerare to degenerate, from de- + generare to beget.

Examples:

1. Over time, the once-beautiful garden had degenerated into a weed-filled lot.
2. His once-noble character degenerated into one of greed and dishonesty.
3. The company's financial performance degenerated after the CEO was arrested.
4. The society degenerated into chaos after the war.
5. The quality of the product degenerated as the company cut corners to increase profits.

(As a noun)

Degenerate ( noun )

1. To deteriorate in physical or moral qualities; to become worse or inferior.
2. To deviate from a normal or desirable type; to become abnormal or abnormal type.

Origin:

From latin degeneratus, past participle of degenerare to degenerate, from de- + generare to beget.

Examples:

1. Over time, the once-beautiful garden had degenerated into a weed-filled lot.
2. His once-noble character degenerated into one of greed and dishonesty.
3. The company's financial performance degenerated after the CEO was arrested.
4. The society degenerated into chaos after the war.
5. The quality of the product degenerated as the company cut corners to increase profits.