Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > D Synonyms of degenerative Find synonyms for: Adjective 1. degenerative, chronic (vs. acute) usage: (of illness) marked by gradual deterioration of organs and cells along with loss of function; "degenerative diseases of old age" WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of degenerative (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Hanukkah Origins of the Christmas Holiday Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 Krampus: The Christmas Devil Kwanzaa ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: inmediasres Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language