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- [dek-uh-duh ns, dih-keyd-ns]
- /ˈdɛk ə dəns, dɪˈkeɪd ns/
- /ˈdek.ə.dəns/
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- [dek-uh-duh ns, dih-keyd-ns]
- /ˈdɛk ə dəns, dɪˈkeɪd ns/
Definitions of decadence word
- noun decadence deterioration, esp of morality or culture; decay; degeneration 3
- noun decadence the state reached through such a process 3
- noun decadence a process, condition, or period of decline, as in morals, art, literature, etc.; deterioration; decay 3
- noun decadence the act or process of falling into an inferior condition or state; deterioration; decay: Some historians hold that the fall of Rome can be attributed to internal decadence. 1
- noun decadence moral degeneration or decay; turpitude. 1
- noun decadence unrestrained or excessive self-indulgence. 1
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Origin of decadence
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; < Middle French < Medieval Latin dēcadentia, equivalent to Late Latin dēcadent- (stem of dēcadēns), present participle of dēcadere to fall away (de- de- +cad(ere) to fall + -ent- -ent) + -ia noun suffix; see -ence
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Parts of speech for Decadence
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
decadence popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
decadence usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decadence
noun decadence
- sensuality — sensual nature: the sensuality of Keats's poetry.
- downfall — descent to a lower position or standing; overthrow; ruin.
- dissolution — the act or process of resolving or dissolving into parts or elements.
- lechery — unrestrained or excessive indulgence of sexual desire.
- dissipation — the act of dissipating.
Antonyms for decadence
noun decadence
- virtue — moral excellence; goodness; righteousness.
- decency — Decency is the quality of following accepted moral standards.
- improvement — an act of improving or the state of being improved.
- goodness — the state or quality of being good.
- morality — conformity to the rules of right conduct; moral or virtuous conduct.
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