This is the 9776th most frequent Portuguese word.
degenerativa
Degenerativa: Degenerative; causing or characterized by gradual deterioration or decline.
In this context, 'degenerativa' describes a disease characterized by gradual deterioration over time.
A doença degenerativa afetou a qualidade de vida do paciente.
The degenerative disease affected the patient's quality of life.
Here, 'degenerativa' refers to the progressive deterioration of a non-living material.
A condição degenerativa do material causou sua quebra.
The degenerative condition of the material caused its breaking.
In this example, 'degenerativa' metaphorically indicates a perceived decline or deterioration in philosophical or cultural aspects.