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degeneration

gb/dɪd͡ʒˌɛnɚˈeɪʃən/ us/dɪd͡ʒˌɛnɚˈeɪʃən/
B2 انگلیسی
~ 9800
معنی‌ها
۰ معنی
اسم B2 event
1

gradual decline or worsening

Slow and steady worsening in the quality, behavior, or standards of a person, group, or society.

الگوی کاربرد: the degeneration of [something]
اشتباه رایج:
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.
هم‌معنی‌ها
decline (A very general word for becoming worse or weaker; slightly broader and more neutral in tone.) | deterioration (Stresses the process of something slowly getting worse in quality or condition, often less morally loaded.)
متضادها
improvement (Describes something becoming better in quality or condition, the opposite direction of change.) | advancement (Focuses on progress to a higher or more developed state, contrasting with going backwards or worsening.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
moral degeneration |social degeneration |degeneration of standards |degeneration of society |cultural degeneration |political degeneration
موضوع‌ها
society |ethics |politics |core_vocabulary |daily_life
نمونه‌ها
  • Many people worry about the degeneration of public discourse on social media.
  • The novel traces the slow degeneration of a once-idealistic movement into corruption.
  • 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.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • Many teachers talk about the degeneration of good manners in schools.
  • Some people think there is a moral degeneration when people only care about money.
  • 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.
اسم technical C1 event
2

medical worsening of body tissue

Slow damage to cells, tissues, or organs in the body so that they no longer work normally.

الگوی کاربرد: degeneration of [a body part]
اشتباه رایج:
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.
هم‌معنی‌ها
deterioration (General term; in medical texts it often refers to a worsening physical state or function.) | degenerative change (A more clinical phrase often used in medical reports and imaging descriptions.)
متضادها
regeneration (Emphasizes new growth and repair of tissues, directly contrasting with breakdown or loss.) | healing (Focuses on recovery and return to health, the opposite of ongoing damage.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
macular degeneration |nerve degeneration |muscle degeneration |degeneration of the cartilage |degeneration of tissue |spinal degeneration
موضوع‌ها
medicine |health |biology |body
نمونه‌ها
  • The scan shows significant degeneration of the hip joint.
  • Regular exercise may help slow the degeneration of muscle tissue in older adults.
  • 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.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • The doctor said there is degeneration in his knee joint.
  • Macular degeneration can make it hard to read and drive.
  • 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.
اسم technical C2 event
3

loss of fitness in a lineage

In biology, slow worsening of a species or family line, where it becomes weaker or loses useful features over many generations.

الگوی کاربرد: the degeneration of [a species / a line]
اشتباه رایج:
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.
هم‌معنی‌ها
genetic decline (Focuses more directly on changes in genes rather than broader structural or functional aspects.)
متضادها
evolutionary advancement (Highlights a move toward greater adaptation or complexity, the opposite of becoming less fit or less complex.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
genetic degeneration |degeneration of a species |degeneration of a line |degeneration of a breed
موضوع‌ها
biology |science |nature
نمونه‌ها
  • Prolonged inbreeding can lead to genetic degeneration within a population.
  • The study examines the degeneration of the laboratory line after many generations of artificial selection.
  • Conservation programs aim to prevent the degeneration of small, isolated animal populations.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • Scientists worry about genetic degeneration in very small animal groups.
  • Too much inbreeding can cause degeneration of a breed over time.
  • 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.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
degeneration
IPA
GB/dɪd͡ʒˌɛnɚˈeɪʃən/
US/dɪd͡ʒˌɛnɚˈeɪʃən/
هجاها و تکیه
de - gen - er - a - tion (۵ هجا)
Stress on 3rd syllable (er)
صورت‌های واژه
Noun
  • Base: degeneration
  • Plural: degeneration, degenerations
خانوادهٔ واژه
Forms
degenerations noun
Core family
degenerate verb degenerative adjective
Negative and opposite forms
regeneration noun B2 regenerate verb regenerative adjective
عبارت‌ها

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.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.
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