dilapidated

Meanings

• adjective

  In a state of disrepair or decay; run-down or shabby.

  - "The old house was dilapidated and in need of major repairs."
  - "The city was filled with dilapidated buildings and empty streets."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dilapidated
appledated , deploredrated , misquoted , reprovedrated

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Variants

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dilapidated , dilapidate , dilapidates , dilapidating , dilapidation , dilapidations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'lapidatus' meaning 'stone, paved' and the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not'. Originally, the term referred to a building that was falling apart, with stones literally falling off.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dilapidated' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. The word 'dilapidated' is often used to describe the condition of buildings in urban areas that are in need of renovation or demolition.

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Related Concepts

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1. Derelict: A building or structure that is abandoned and in a state of disrepair.

2. Decay: The process of deterioration or decline in quality, often due to age or neglect.

3. Neglect: The act of failing to provide proper care or attention to something or someone.

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Culture

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The term 'dilapidated' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe the decay and decline of places and things. In music, it can be found in song titles and lyrics to convey a sense of sadness or nostalgia.

How to Memorize "dilapidated"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a crumbling, old building with broken windows, peeling paint, and missing roof tiles. Visualize the deterioration and decay of the structure over time.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dilapidated' with the image of an old, abandoned building or a worn-out, shabby object.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Dilapidated means decayed and deteriorated'.

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