Downward and Degenerative

Downward

Downward adjective - Directed down.

Degenerative and downward are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Degenerative" instead an adjective "Downward".

Nearby Words: downside, downwards, downwardly

Degenerative

Degenerative adjective - (of illness) marked by gradual deterioration of organs and cells along with loss of function.
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Downward and degenerative are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Downward" instead an adjective "Degenerative".

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