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- [pyoo-trid]
- /ˈpyu trɪd/
- /pjuː.ˈtrɪ.dɪ.ti/
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- [pyoo-trid]
- /ˈpyu trɪd/
Definitions of putridity word
- adjective putridity in a state of foul decay or decomposition, as animal or vegetable matter; rotten. 1
- adjective putridity of, relating to, or attended by putrefaction. 1
- adjective putridity having the odor of decaying flesh. 1
- adjective putridity thoroughly corrupt, depraved, or evil. 1
- adjective putridity of very low quality; rotten. 1
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Origin of putridity
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin putridus rotten, equivalent to putr(ēre) to rot + -idus -id4
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Parts of speech for Putridity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
putridity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% 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.
putridity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for putridity
noun putridity
- atomization — to reduce to atoms.
- caries — Caries is decay in teeth.
- 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.
- decomposition — Decomposition is the process of decay that takes place when a living thing changes chemically after dying.
Antonyms for putridity
noun putridity
- flourish — to be in a vigorous state; thrive: a period in which art flourished.
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