Antonyms for de-cadence


Grammar : Noun
Spell : dek-uh-duhns, dih-keyd-ns
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɛk ə dəns, dɪˈkeɪd ns


Definition 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

Synonyms for de-cadence

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