Synonyms for de-cadence

Grammar : Noun

Spell : dek-uh-duhns, dih-keyd-ns

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɛk ə dəns, dɪˈkeɪd ns

Top 10 synonyms for de-cadence

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Définition of de-cadence

Origin : 1540s, from Middle French décadence (early 15c.), from Medieval Latin decadentia "decay," from decadentem (nominative decadens) "decaying," present participle of decadere "to decay," from Latin de- "apart, down" (see de-) + cadere "to fall" (see case (n.1)). Used of periods in art since 1852, on French model.

As in lapse : noun backsliding
As in retrogression : noun deterioration
As in declension : noun deterioration
As in declination : noun deterioration
As in degeneration : noun deterioration
As in immorality : noun corruption
As in improbity : noun corruption
As in putrefaction : noun decay
As in putrescence : noun decay
As in putridness : noun decay
As in recidivation : noun lapse
As in recidivism : noun lapse
As in spoilage : noun decay
As in corruption : noun baseness
As in decadence : noun perversion; deterioration of morality
As in decay : noun breaking down, collapse
As in degeneracy : noun corruption
As in degradation : noun depravity, shame
As in descent : noun deterioration
As in deterioration : noun decay, degeneration
As in downfall : noun disgrace, ruin

Antonyms for de-cadence

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