01 a. Reduced in rank, character, or reputation; debased; sunken; low; base.
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Reduced in rank, character, or reputation; debased; sunken; low; base.“The Netherlands . . . were reduced practically to a very degraded condition.” — Motley.
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Having the typical characters or organs in a partially developed condition, or lacking certain parts.(Biol.)“Some families of plants are degraded dicotyledons.” — Dana.
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Having steps; -- said of a cross each of whose extremities finishes in steps growing larger as they leave the center; -- termed also on degrees.(Her.)