degenerative

English

/dɪˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹətɪv/

adj
Definitions
  • Characterized by or causing degeneration.

Etymology

Suffix from English degenerate root from Proto-Indo-European *ǵenh₁- (produce, beget, give birth, be born, procreate, generate, beget give birth to, bear).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*ǵenh₁-

Gloss

produce, beget, give birth, be born, procreate, generate, beget give birth to, bear

Concept
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Modern world

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

産

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