degeneracy
1 of 1noun/dɪˈdʒɛnərəsi/
Forms:degeneracies
1
the decline of moral principles
- The professor's controversial theories were met with accusations of intellectual degeneracy by his peers.
- The moral degeneracy of society was evident in the widespread corruption and disregard for ethical principles.
2
the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities
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