Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Decaying.
Decaying - 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)
Decaying - 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 decaying leaves covered the forest floor."
"Her decaying tooth needed to be extracted."
"The abandoned house had a decaying porch."
"The decaying fruit emitted a foul odor."
"The old book had decaying pages."
Word Game Points
Is DECAYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, decaying is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DECAYING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is DECAYING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, decaying is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDECAYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is DECAYING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, decaying is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDECAYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
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