Dilapidation

//dəˌlæp.əˈdeɪ.ʃən//

Word Type

Noun

The word "dilapidation" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

semidilapidation

Etymologically Related To

Context

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

decay deterioration impairment

Type Of (IsA)

Related Terms

dilapidate dilapidated dilapidator

Related Terms

church decay dilapidate dilapidated dilapidating dilapidator ecclesiastical heir incumbency incumbent neglect parsonage property waste

Synonym Network

decrepitude disrepair

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