Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Decay.
How to pronounce decay:
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Decay - as a noun
The process of gradually becoming inferior
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
action8activity16natural actionnatural processHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decline10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11decrement14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An inferior state resulting from the process of decaying
Example: "The corpse was in an advanced state of decay"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
unsoundness12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disintegration16radioactive decayHypernyms (Closely Related)
nuclear reactionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Decay - as a verb
Lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current
Example: "The particles disintegrated during the nuclear fission process"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decompose16disintegrate14Fall into decay or ruin
Example: "The unoccupied house started to decay"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crumble13dilapidate14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Undergo decay or decomposition
Example: "The body started to decay and needed to be cremated"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The fruit started to show signs of decay."
"The old house was in a state of decay."
"He studied the process of decay in organic matter."
"The smell of decay filled the air."
"The decaying leaves formed a thick layer on the ground."
Word Game Points
Is DECAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, decay is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DECAY has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is DECAY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, decay is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDECAY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is DECAY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, decay is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDECAY has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
