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Having declined, as in function or nature, from a former or original state: a degenerate form of an ancient folk art.
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Having fallen to an inferior or undesirable state, especially in mental or moral qualities.
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Physics Relating to two or more quantum states that share the same quantum numbers: degenerate energy levels.
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Physics Characterized by great density and consisting of atoms stripped of electrons: degenerate matter.
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Medicine Characterized by degeneration, as of tissue, a cell, or an organ.
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