degenerative
/dɪ'dʒɛnə,reɪtɪv/
adjective
12 letters5 syllables17 points in Scrabble®20 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS1
ADJECTIVE
1
(of illness) marked by gradual deterioration of organs and cells along with loss of function.
“degenerative diseases of old age”
WORD FORMS
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Scrabble®17 points
Words With Friends®20 points
Double word34 points
Triple word51 points
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Starts & ends withD … E
Syllablesde · gen · er · a · tive
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