nnoun.processthe process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential qualitySynset:devolution
Antonyms:evolution
Derivationally Related Form:degenerate
Hypernyms:physical process process
Inherited Hypernyms:degenerationprocessphysical entityentity
Direct Hyponyms:attackmacular degenerationobsolescence
Full Hyponyms:age-related macular degenerationattackmacular degenerationobsolescence
nnoun.statethe state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualitiesSynset:decadence decadency degeneracy
Derivationally Related Form:degeneratedecadent
Hypernyms:abasement abjection degradation
Inherited Hypernyms:degeneracyabasementhumiliationshamedishonorstandingstatusstateattributeabstractionentity
nnoun.eventpassing from a more complex to a simpler biological formSynset:retrogression
Hypernyms:shift transformation transmutation
Inherited Hypernyms:degenerationtransformationchangehappeningeventpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:abiotrophycataplasia
Full Hyponyms:abiotrophycataplasia