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dilapidation
/dəˌlæp.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/
noun 4
Collocations
1VERB + DILAPIDATION
exhibits, give, signs
Definitions
noun
1
The state of being dilapidated, reduced to decay, partially ruined.
2
The act of dilapidating, damaging a building or structure through neglect or intentionally.
3
Ecclesiastical waste: impairing of church property by an incumbent, through neglect or intentionally.
4
Money paid at the end of an incumbency by the incumbent or his heirs for the purpose of putting the parsonage etc. in good repair for the succeeding incumbent.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
noun — the process of becoming dilapidated
noun — a state of deterioration due to old age or long use
- decrepitude
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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The building exhibits signs of dilapidation.
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Of late, this portentous mansion has begun to give signs of dilapidation and decay.
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