dysgenics

[ dis-jen-iks ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. the study of the operation of factors that cause degeneration in offspring.

dysgenics

/ dɪsˈdʒɛnɪks /

noun

1. functioning as singular the study of factors capable of reducing the quality of a race or strain, esp the human race Also calledcacogenics

Word History and Origins

Origin of dysgenics¹

First recorded in 1915–20; dysgenic, -ics

Example Sentences

In other words, Bratsberg and Rogeberg showed that the anti-Flynn effect does not substantially result from immigration or dysgenics—but rather stems from some broad, environmental factor.

From Slate

According to that theory, called “dysgenics,” people with more intelligence will spend more years in school, on average, and this extra time spent on education correlates with having fewer babies.

From Slate

Although he had no formal training in genetics or psychology, he began to formulate a theory of what he called dysgenics.

From Time Magazine Archive

Senate on the dysgenics platform and came in eighth.

From Time Magazine Archive

If a Mr. William Shockley were to expound upon his theory of dysgenics, would he command the same audience and credibility as "Stanford University Professor William Shockley, a Nobel prizewinner"?

From Time Magazine Archive