질적 수준이나 도덕적 가치가 떨어져 나쁜 상태가 됨.
The process of falling into an inferior state; a decline in quality, character, or standards.
예문:
"The rapid degeneration of public discourse has become a concern for many educators."
"Historians often debate the causes behind the moral degeneration of the late Roman Empire."
질병이나 노화로 인해 신체 조직이나 세포의 기능이 감퇴함.
The deterioration and loss of function in the cells of a tissue or organ, often due to disease or aging.
예문:
"Macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss among the elderly."
"The scan revealed significant degeneration of the cartilage in his knee joint."
생물의 기관이나 조직이 진화 과정에서 그 기능을 잃고 작아짐.
The evolutionary process by which an organ or structure becomes less functional or disappears over generations.
예문:
"The degeneration of eyes in cave-dwelling species is a classic example of evolutionary adaptation."
"Some flightless birds show a clear degeneration of wing muscles compared to their ancestors."