Definition of DEGENERATIVE

degenerative

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • (of illness) marked by gradual deterioration of organs and cells along with loss of function
    • "degenerative diseases of old age"

Adj

  • Characterized by or causing degeneration.

Origin / Etymology

From degenerate + -ive.

Scrabble Score: 17

degenerative is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
degenerative is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
degenerative is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

degenerative is a valid Words With Friends word