DEGENERATION
/dɪˌdʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/
12 letters · 5 syllables · noun
Definition of DEGENERATION
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.
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Examples of DEGENERATION in a Sentence
- "fatty degeneration of the liver"
Word Details
Is DEGENERATION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEGENERATION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | d | e | g | e | n | e | r | a | t | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEGENERATION
100 words from the letters in DEGENERATION
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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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