decay (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 26
def an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying
examples the corpse was in an advanced state of decay
the house had fallen into a serious state of decay and disrepair
Outgoing links
Hypernym unsoundness
Derivationally related form decay → decay
Hyponym putrefaction, rot; decomposition, disintegration; deterioration, impairment; rancidity
Incoming links
Hyponym unsoundness
Hypernym putrefaction, rot; decomposition, disintegration; deterioration, impairment; rancidity
Derivationally related form decay → decay

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