decrepitation

Meanings

• noun

  The process or state of deteriorating or falling into ruins.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with decrepitation
depletion , repression , impression , expression , suppression

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Variants

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decrepitate , decrepitated , decrepitates , decrepitating , decrepitation , decrepitations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'decrepito', meaning 'to wear down', 'to crumble'.

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Trivia

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1. The term decrepitation is often used in medical contexts to describe the deterioration of body tissues.

2. Decrepitation can also refer to the state of being old and weak in general.

3. The process of decrepitation is a natural part of the life cycle of many things, including buildings, civilizations, and organisms.

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Related Concepts

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1. deterioration: The process of becoming worse or less effective over time.

2. decay: The process of falling into ruin or disrepair.

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Culture

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In literature, decrepitation is often used to describe the state of decay and decline of characters, settings, or entire civilizations. In art, it can be represented through images of crumbling buildings or worn-out objects.

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word decrepitation with the idea of something falling apart or decaying.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Decrepitation is the state of things that are crumbling and falling apart' to remember the meaning.

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