Degeneration
/dɪˌdʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:17 pts12 letters
Definition of Degeneration
noun
- The process or state of growing worse, or the state of having become worse.
- That condition of a tissue or an organ in which its vitality has become either diminished or perverted; a substitution of a lower for a higher form of structure.
"fatty degeneration of the liver"
- Gradual deterioration, from natural causes, of any class of animals or plants or any particular organ or organs; hereditary degradation of type.
- A thing that has degenerated.
Anagrams of Degeneration
No exact anagrams found for "degeneration". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "degeneration" and rearranging:
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
d2
e1
g2
e1
n1
e1
r1
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1
Total: 14 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Degeneration
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Degeneration"
Degeneration is a 12-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Degeneration" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "degeneration" is a medium-scoring word.