<p>Some minor spoilers ahead. </p>

<p>I think it is a <strong>noun</strong>. Its other name is 'Deviant', which is used as a noun or an adjective. Furthermore, it was noted in the <a href="http://tensura.wikia.com/wiki/Deviant" rel="nofollow noreferrer">wiki</a> that</p>

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  <p>The kanji for Deviant translate to both Shapeshifter and Deviant (Degenerate or Pervert)</p>
</blockquote>

<p>which</p>

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  <p> is where the pun comes from when Rimuru teases the spirit of Shizue inside him at a comedic panel of the manga at the end of the chapter. </p>
</blockquote>

<p>From these two translations, it is also used as a <strong>noun</strong>.</p>

<p>Degenerate, according to Wikipedia, is someone who has <em>fallen from a previous state</em> whereas deviant is something that departs from the norm. The skill releases properties <em>inherent</em> to the target, which is quiet similar to what happens when one becomes a <em>degenerate</em> or if someone becomes a <em>deviant</em>.</p>

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<p>In <a href="https://www.crunchyroll.com/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime/episode-9-attack-of-the-ogres-778583" rel="nofollow noreferrer">episode 9</a> of <em>That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime</em> (time code 7:44 at Crunchyroll) Rimuru uses a new skill he got from Shizu, called <strong>Degenerate</strong>.</p>

<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/jiuKj.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/jiuKj.jpg" alt="Rimuru in Veldora&#39;s cave"></a></p>

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  <p>I wanted to test out Degenerate</p>
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<p>I think this may be an awkward translation.  First, its pronunciation is different between its noun and verb forms, with the verb using a long "a" sound in the final syllable.  Second, most other skill names are nouns (Body Armor, Paralysis Breath, etc. -- an exception being Mimic). But as a noun, the word "degenerate" does not fit at all.  The in game description is that it uses unification and separation to form a new skill from pre-existing ones.  "Degenerate" as a verb can sort of fit, though not well.</p>

<p><strong>Is this just a poor translation, and is it a verb or a noun?</strong> A better term for what is being described would be "Recomposition".</p>

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Is the Degenerate skill name used as a noun or a verb?
# Is the Degenerate skill name used as a noun or a verb?
Posted by: username_0 on 2018-11-30
In [episode 9](https://www.crunchyroll.com/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime/episode-9-attack-of-the-ogres-778583) of *That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime* (time code 7:44 at Crunchyroll) Rimuru uses a new skill he got from Shizu, called **Degenerate**.

[![Rimuru in Veldora's cave](https://i.sstatic.net/jiuKj.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/jiuKj.jpg)

> I wanted to test out Degenerate

I think this may be an awkward translation. First, its pronunciation is different between its noun and verb forms, with the verb using a long "a" sound in the final syllable. Second, most other skill names are nouns (Body Armor, Paralysis Breath, etc. -- an exception being Mimic). But as a noun, the word "degenerate" does not fit at all. The in game description is that it uses unification and separation to form a new skill from pre-existing ones. "Degenerate" as a verb can sort of fit, though not well.

**Is this just a poor translation, and is it a verb or a noun?** A better term for what is being described would be "Recomposition".
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### Answer by username_1 on 2018-11-30. Score: 4 | Accepted answer
Some minor spoilers ahead.

I think it is a **noun**. Its other name is 'Deviant', which is used as a noun or an adjective. Furthermore, it was noted in the [wiki](http://tensura.wikia.com/wiki/Deviant) that

> The kanji for Deviant translate to both Shapeshifter and Deviant (Degenerate or Pervert)

which

> is where the pun comes from when Rimuru teases the spirit of Shizue inside him at a comedic panel of the manga at the end of the chapter.

From these two translations, it is also used as a **noun**.

Degenerate, according to Wikipedia, is someone who has *fallen from a previous state* whereas deviant is something that departs from the norm. The skill releases properties *inherent* to the target, which is quiet similar to what happens when one becomes a *degenerate* or if someone becomes a *deviant*.
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