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(de-gen-er-a-tive) 5 syllables

Definition

adjective. causing something to get worse over time.

Example Sentence

He had a degenerative disease.

More Example Sentences

Many degenerative conditions affect older people.

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degenerative
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Rhymes

  • generative

  • degenerative
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