Hyphenation of degenerative

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word degenerative? This word can be hyphenated and contains 5 syllables as shown below.

de-gen-er-a-tive

Definitions of degenerative:

1.	(of illness) marked by gradual deterioration of organs and cells along with loss of function Degenerative diseases of old age

Synonyms of degenerative:

adj	chronic

Last hyphenations of this language

simia electroergometer moistishness perception polyonychia taste benumb kenn maniac unaided tweezer frowsty ungrating features truthable inconsistent typo sibling recognition

Hyphenator

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