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putrescent

pu·tres·cent
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pyoo-tres-uh nt]
    • /pyuˈtrɛs ənt/
    • /pjuː.ˈtresnt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pyoo-tres-uh nt]
    • /pyuˈtrɛs ənt/

Definitions of putrescent word

  • adjective putrescent becoming putrid; undergoing putrefaction. 1
  • adjective putrescent of or relating to putrefaction. 1
  • adjective putrescent becoming putrid; rotting 0
  • adjective putrescent characterized by or undergoing putrefaction 0
  • adjective putrescent becoming putrid; putrefying; rotting 0
  • adjective putrescent of or connected with putrefaction 0

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Origin of putrescent

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 Putrescent

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

putrescent 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 62% 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.

putrescent usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for putrescent

adj putrescent

  • carious — (of teeth or bone) affected with caries; decayed
  • corrupt — Someone who is corrupt behaves in a way that is morally wrong, especially by doing dishonest or illegal things in return for money or power.
  • decayed — having rotted as a result of bacterial, fungal, or chemical action; decomposed
  • fecal — of, relating to, or being feces.
  • feculent — full of dregs or fecal matter; foul, turbid, or muddy.

adjective putrescent

  • carrion — Carrion is the decaying flesh of dead animals.
  • crumbled — Simple past tense and past participle of crumble.
  • curdled — Containing curds.
  • desecrated — to divest of sacred or hallowed character or office.
  • disintegrated — Simple past tense and past participle of disintegrate.

Antonyms for putrescent

adjective putrescent

  • germinating — Present participle of germinate.
  • improving — to bring into a more desirable or excellent condition: He took vitamins to improve his health.

Top questions with putrescent

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