degeneration
gb/dɪd͡ʒˌɛnɚˈeɪʃən/ us/dɪd͡ʒˌɛnɚˈeɪʃən/
B2
Engelsk
~ 9800
romlás, degeneráció, genetikai leromlás
NAVNEORD
B2
1
romlás
B2
Brugsmønster:
the degeneration of [something]
Many people worry about the degeneration of public discourse on social media.
Sokan aggódnak a közösségi médiában tapasztalható közbeszéd romlása miatt.
The novel traces the slow degeneration of a once-idealistic movement into corruption.
A regény nyomon követi egy egykor idealista mozgalom lassú romlását, ahogy korrupcióba süllyed.
Some critics see the show as a sign of cultural degeneration.
They blamed the town’s degeneration on years of poor political leadership.
The report warns of the moral degeneration that can follow extreme inequality.
Læringseksempler
Many teachers talk about the degeneration of good manners in schools.
Sok tanár beszél a jó modor romlásáról az iskolákban.
Some people think there is a moral degeneration when people only care about money.
Vannak, akik szerint erkölcsi romlásról van szó, amikor az embereket csak a pénz érdekli.
The film shows the slow degeneration of a friendly group into enemies.
He wrote an article about the degeneration of local culture.
They fear the degeneration of trust between citizens and the government.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes use *degeneration* for any kind of simple drop in numbers (for example, fewer sales). In those cases, *decline* or *drop* is usually more natural. *Degeneration* is more often used for quality, standards, or moral / social conditions becoming worse.
Betydning
gradual decline or worsening
Ordforbindelser
moral degeneration
|social degeneration
|degeneration of standards
|degeneration of society
|cultural degeneration
|political degeneration
Synonymer
decline (A very general word for becoming worse or weaker; slightly broader and more neutral in tone.)
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deterioration (Stresses the process of something slowly getting worse in quality or condition, often less morally loaded.)
Antonymer
improvement (Describes something becoming better in quality or condition, the opposite direction of change.)
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advancement (Focuses on progress to a higher or more developed state, contrasting with going backwards or worsening.)
Temaer
society
|ethics
|politics
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definition
Slow and steady worsening in the quality, behavior, or standards of a person, group, or society.
A gradual decline in quality, standards, or effectiveness, especially in the behavior, culture, or condition of a person, group, or society.
NAVNEORD
C1
TECHNICAL
2
degeneráció
C1
Brugsmønster:
degeneration of [a body part]
The scan shows significant degeneration of the hip joint.
A felvétel a csípőízület jelentős degenerációját mutatja.
Regular exercise may help slow the degeneration of muscle tissue in older adults.
A rendszeres testmozgás segíthet lassítani az izomszövet degenerációját idősebb felnőtteknél.
Macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss in older people.
The disease causes gradual nerve degeneration, leading to weakness and numbness.
Doctors are studying new treatments to prevent further degeneration of the spinal discs.
Læringseksempler
The doctor said there is degeneration in his knee joint.
Az orvos azt mondta, hogy degeneráció alakult ki a térdízületében.
Macular degeneration can make it hard to read and drive.
A makuladegeneráció megnehezítheti az olvasást és a vezetést.
They want to slow the degeneration of her back so she can walk longer.
The test shows some degeneration of the heart muscle.
A healthy diet may reduce the risk of tissue degeneration.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse *degeneration* with *generation* because they look similar. *Degeneration* is about damage or loss, while *generation* is about creation or production. In medical contexts, mixing them up completely changes the meaning.
Betydning
medical worsening of body tissue
Ordforbindelser
macular degeneration
|nerve degeneration
|muscle degeneration
|degeneration of the cartilage
|degeneration of tissue
|spinal degeneration
Synonymer
deterioration (General term; in medical texts it often refers to a worsening physical state or function.)
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degenerative change (A more clinical phrase often used in medical reports and imaging descriptions.)
Antonymer
regeneration (Emphasizes new growth and repair of tissues, directly contrasting with breakdown or loss.)
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healing (Focuses on recovery and return to health, the opposite of ongoing damage.)
Temaer
medicine
|health
|biology
|body
Definition
Slow damage to cells, tissues, or organs in the body so that they no longer work normally.
A gradual loss of normal structure or function in cells, tissues, or organs, often due to disease, aging, or injury.
NAVNEORD
C2
TECHNICAL
3
Brugsmønster:
the degeneration of [a species / a line]
Prolonged inbreeding can lead to genetic degeneration within a population.
A tartós beltenyésztés genetikai leromláshoz vezethet egy populáción belül.
The study examines the degeneration of the laboratory line after many generations of artificial selection.
A tanulmány a laboratóriumi vonal genetikai leromlását vizsgálja a mesterséges szelekció sok nemzedéke után.
Conservation programs aim to prevent the degeneration of small, isolated animal populations.
Læringseksempler
Scientists worry about genetic degeneration in very small animal groups.
A tudósok genetikai leromlás miatt aggódnak a nagyon kis állatpopulációkban.
Too much inbreeding can cause degeneration of a breed over time.
A túl sok beltenyésztés idővel egy fajta genetikai leromlását okozhatja.
They study the degeneration of this insect species in polluted areas.
The paper explains how degeneration of a line can reduce survival.
Strong selection can slow the genetic degeneration of the group.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may overuse this technical sense in everyday contexts, saying things like *the degeneration of my family* when they only mean social or moral decline; the general social or moral sense is usually more appropriate there.
Betydning
loss of fitness in a lineage
Ordforbindelser
genetic degeneration
|degeneration of a species
|degeneration of a line
|degeneration of a breed
Synonymer
genetic decline (Focuses more directly on changes in genes rather than broader structural or functional aspects.)
Antonymer
evolutionary advancement (Highlights a move toward greater adaptation or complexity, the opposite of becoming less fit or less complex.)
Temaer
biology
|science
|nature
Definition
In biology, slow worsening of a species or family line, where it becomes weaker or loses useful features over many generations.
In biology, a long-term process in which a species, breed, or genetic line loses fitness, complexity, or useful functions, often due to inbreeding or harmful mutations.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
degeneration
IPA
GB/dɪd͡ʒˌɛnɚˈeɪʃən/
US/dɪd͡ʒˌɛnɚˈeɪʃən/
Stavelser og tryk
de - gen - er - a - tion (5 stavelser)
Stress on 3rd syllable (er)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: degeneration
- Plural: degeneration, degenerations
Ordfamilie
Forms
degenerations
noun
Core family
degenerate
verb
degenerative
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
Udtryk
macular degeneration
1/mˈækjəlɚ dɪd͡ʒˌɛnɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
eye disease causing central vision loss
An eye disease, usually in older people, where the center of the eye’s retina slowly stops working, causing loss of sharp central vision.
Eksempler
- Her grandmother lost most of her central vision because of macular degeneration.
- Regular eye exams can help detect macular degeneration at an early stage.
- The charity raises money to support people living with macular degeneration.