degenerate
verb (used without object)
to fall below a normal or desirable level in physical, mental, or moral qualities; deteriorate.
have been degenerating
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present perfect progressiveof degenerate.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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The latter appear to have been degenerating egg follicles.
From Hormones and Heredity by J. T. Cunningham
