Definitions

1. noun

relating to or indicating a process or phenomenon that results in a decrease in the average quality or fitness of a population, often due to factors such as genetics or environment.

“The study of the dysgenic effects of a particular policy has sparked controversy among experts.”

2. adjective

of or relating to a decrease in the average quality or fitness of a population, often due to factors such as genetics or environment.

“The dysgenic trends in the population have been linked to various social and economic factors.”