DYSGENIC

dysgenic, cacogenic

(adjective) pertaining to or causing degeneration in the offspring produced

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

dysgenic (comparative more dysgenic, superlative most dysgenic)

(genetics) of or relating to, or causing degeneration or deterioration in offspring

Antonym: eugenic

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

1 February 2025

GRIP

(noun) an intellectual hold or understanding; “a good grip on French history”; “they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities”; “he was in the grip of a powerful emotion”; “a terrible power had her in its grasp”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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