Definition of DECADENCE

decadence

Meanings

Plural: decadences

Noun

  • the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities
  • A state of moral or artistic decline or deterioration; decay
  • The quality of being luxuriously self-indulgent.

Origin / Etymology

From French décadence, from Medieval Latin decadentia (“decay”), from *decadens (“decaying”), present participle of *decadere (“to decay”); see decay.

Scrabble Score: 15

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Words With Friends Score: 18

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