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- [pyoo-tres-uh nt]
- /pyuˈtrɛs ənt/
- /pjuː.ˈtresns/
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- [pyoo-tres-uh nt]
- /pyuˈtrɛs ənt/
Definitions of putrescence word
- adjective putrescence becoming putrid; undergoing putrefaction. 1
- adjective putrescence of or relating to putrefaction. 1
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Origin of putrescence
First appearance:
before 1725 One of the 49% newest English words
1725-35; < Latin putrēscent- (stem of putrēscēns), present participle of putrēscere to grow rotten
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Parts of speech for Putrescence
noun
adjective
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preposition
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exclamation
putrescence popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
putrescence usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for putrescence
noun putrescence
- atomization — to reduce to atoms.
- caries — Caries is decay in teeth.
- corruption — Corruption is dishonesty and illegal behaviour by people in positions of authority or power.
- crumblings — any pieces of matter which have crumbled or fallen from a larger part
- decay — When something such as a dead body, a dead plant, or a tooth decays, it is gradually destroyed by a natural process.
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