decadency Meaning & Definition
ˈde-kə-dᵊn-sē
What Does Decadency Mean?
Decadency is used as a noun meaning decadence.
Word Facts for Decadency
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈde-kə-dᵊn-sē/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Synonyms | abjection, corruption and corruptness |
| Antonyms | goodness, morality and righteousness |
| Plural | decadencies |
| First known use | 1632 |
Decadency Definition (Noun)
- decadence
Synonyms of Decadency
abjectioncorruptioncorruptnessdebasementdebaucherydecadencedegeneracydegeneratenessdegenerationdegradationdemoralizationdepravitydissipatednessdissipationdissolutenesslibertinagelibertinismperversionpervertednessrakishnessturpitude
Decadency synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Decadency
Decadency in a Sentence
a novel that examines the decadency of a group of overprivileged teens in an affluent suburb
Word Forms & Grammar
decadencies
decadency
decadency (countable and uncountable, plural decadencies)
Words That Rhyme With Decadency
First Known Use
1632
How to Pronounce Decadency
Decadency is pronounced /ˈde-kə-dᵊn-sē/ and has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (de).
Common Questions About Decadency
What part of speech is decadency?
Decadency is a noun.
What is another word for decadency?
Words with a similar meaning to decadency include abjection, corruption and corruptness. See the full list of decadency synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of decadency?
The opposite of decadency can be expressed with words like goodness, morality, righteousness and virtue.
What is the plural of decadency?
The plural of decadency is decadencies.