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- [dih-key]
- /dɪˈkeɪ/
- /dɪˈkeɪ/
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- [dih-key]
- /dɪˈkeɪ/
Definitions of decayed word
- adjective decayed having rotted as a result of bacterial, fungal, or chemical action; decomposed 3
- verb without object decayed to become decomposed; rot: vegetation that was decaying. 1
- verb without object decayed to decline in excellence, prosperity, health, etc.; deteriorate. 1
- verb without object decayed Physics. (of a radioactive nucleus) to change spontaneously into one or more different nuclei in a process in which atomic particles, as alpha particles, are emitted from the nucleus, electrons are captured or lost, or fission takes place. 1
- verb with object decayed to cause to decay or decompose; rot: The dampness of the climate decayed the books. 1
- noun decayed decomposition; rot: Decay made the wood unsuitable for use. 1
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Origin of decayed
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; (v.) late Middle English decayen < Old North French decair, equivalent to de- de- + cair to fall < Vulgar Latin *cadēre, for Latin cadere; (noun) late Middle English, derivative of the v.
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Parts of speech for Decayed
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decayed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
decayed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decayed
adj decayed
- addled — If you describe someone as addled, you mean that they are confused or unable to think properly.
- ruined — ruins, the remains of a building, city, etc., that has been destroyed or that is in disrepair or a state of decay: We visited the ruins of ancient Greece.
- rank — Otto [awt-oh] /ˈɔt oʊ/ (Show IPA), 1884–1939, Austrian psychoanalyst.
- wasted — not used or in use: waste energy; waste talents.
- spoiled — to damage severely or harm (something), especially with reference to its excellence, value, usefulness, etc.: The water stain spoiled the painting. Drought spoiled the corn crop.
Antonyms for decayed
adj decayed
- flourishing — growing vigorously; thriving; prosperous: a flourishing little business.
- growing — becoming greater in quantity, size, extent, or intensity: growing discontent among industrial workers.
- improving — to bring into a more desirable or excellent condition: He took vitamins to improve his health.
- developing — If you talk about developing countries or the developing world, you mean the countries or the parts of the world that are poor and have few industries.
adjective decayed
- fresh — newly made or obtained: fresh footprints.
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