Definition of degraded

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