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degenerating
UK
/dɪˈdʒen.ə.reɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈdʒɛn.əˌreɪ.tɪŋ/
Translations
UK
/dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪtɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪŋ/
More precise classification: present-participle adjective.
The degenerating tissue was carefully examined by the researchers.
Le tissu dégénérant a été soigneusement examiné par les chercheurs.
Additional translations
UK
/dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪtɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪŋ/
Gerundial use meaning 'the act or process of deteriorating'.
Degenerating of neural tissue is a major concern in neurodegenerative disease research.
La dégénérescence du tissu neural est une préoccupation majeure dans la recherche sur les maladies neurodégénératives.
Additional translations
degenerating
Gerund
degenerated
Past Simple
degenerated
Past Participle
degenerating
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈdʒen.ər.ət/
US
/dɪˈdʒɛn.ɚ.ət/
The abandoned building began to degenerate over the years, becoming a safety hazard.
Le bâtiment abandonné a commencé à dégénérer au fil des années, devenant un danger pour la sécurité.
Definitions
The degenerating condition of the old building was evident in its crumbling walls and leaking roof.
Degenerating of neural tissue is a major concern in neurodegenerative disease research.
The abandoned building began to degenerate over the years, becoming a safety hazard.
The discussion quickly degenerated into a heated argument.