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DEGENERATION

/dɪˌdʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/

12 letters · 5 syllables · noun

D 2/2
E 1/1
G 2/3
E 1/1
N 1/2
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R 1/1
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T 1/1
I 1/1
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Definition of DEGENERATION

noun

The process or state of growing worse, or the state of having become worse.

noun

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"

noun

Gradual deterioration, from natural causes, of any class of animals or plants or any particular organ or organs; hereditary degradation of type.

Synonyms of DEGENERATION

Words with similar meaning

Examples of DEGENERATION in a Sentence

  • "fatty degeneration of the liver"

Word Details

Letters
12
Syllables
5
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
17
points

Is DEGENERATION a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DEGENERATION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Tip: DEGENERATION uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DEGENERATION

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter degeneration Total
Scrabble 212111111111 14
WWF 213121111112 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEGENERATION

100 words from the letters in DEGENERATION

How to Use DEGENERATION in Word Games

DEGENERATION is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DEGENERATION

What does DEGENERATION mean?
DEGENERATION is a noun. The process or state of growing worse, or the state of having become worse.
Is DEGENERATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEGENERATION is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DEGENERATION worth in Scrabble?
DEGENERATION is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 12-letter word with 5 syllables.
How many words can you make from DEGENERATION?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DEGENERATION. The longest sub-words are 11 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DEGENERATION?
Synonyms of DEGENERATION include: nerf, debasement, decline, degeneracy, degradation, deterioration. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.