Definition of DEGENERATIVE

degenerative

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

Words With Friends Score: 20

degenerative: valid Words With Friends Word