putrefied

Meanings

• adjective

  A state of decay or decomposition of organic matter, often accompanied by a foul smell.

  - "The putrefied fish in the refrigerator attracted flies."
  - "The putrefied food in the trash can caused a terrible odor."

---

Synonyms

decay , fester , rot

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with putrefied
decayed , decadent , decaying , decadence , decayedness

---

Variants

List of all variants of putrefied that leads to same result
putrefied , putrefies , putrefy , putrefying

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin putrefacere, meaning 'to rot' or 'to decay'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Putrefied food was once used as a form of preservation before the invention of refrigeration.

2. The process of putrefaction is essential for the decomposition of organic matter in the environment.

3. The term putrefaction is also used in forensic science to describe the process of decomposition of a body.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. decomposition: The process by which organic matter breaks down into simpler substances, releasing nutrients back into the environment.

2. rot: A state of decay or decomposition, often accompanied by a foul smell.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, putrefied is often used to describe the decay of characters or situations. In art, it is a common theme in still life paintings. In music, it is a term used in heavy metal genres to describe a sound that is heavy and decomposed.

How to Memorize "putrefied"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a piece of meat left out in the sun, decomposing and turning putrefied.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word putrefied with the smell of decay or rotten food.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Putrefied Piece of Meat' to remember the definition of the word.

---

Memorize "putrefied" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize putrefied is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.