Word: DECAYED
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Definition of DECAYED
- To deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality.
"The pair loved to take pictures in the decaying hospital on forty-third street."
- (of organic material) To rot, to go bad.
"The cat's body decayed rapidly."
- (of an unstable atom) To change by undergoing fission, by emitting radiation, or by capturing or losing one or more electrons.
- Having undergone decay, rotted.
"The decayed remains of the pilot's shirt showed where the plane had been shot down."
- Reduced in circumstances; having lost one's status or fortune.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often originates from the Latin "de-", meaning "down, away, or opposite", indicating reversal or removal.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "decayed" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "decayed", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DECAYED a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DECAYED worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DECAYED? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DECAYED:
- # the decayed effect
- # master of decayed
- # playing with decayed
- # in terms of decayed
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