·Impf & ·p.p. of Degrade.
II. Degraded ·adj Reduced in rank, character, or reputation; debased; sunken; low; base.
III. Degraded ·adj Having the typical characters or organs in a partially developed condition, or lacking certain parts.
IV. Degraded ·adj Having steps;
— said of a cross each of whose extremities finishes in steps growing larger as they leave the center;
— termed also on degrees.