Meaning & use
dilapidation
The state of being in disrepair or ruin, usually because of age or neglect.
See it in a sentence
The old mansion had fallen into such dilapidation that no one dared enter it.
Years of dilapidation had left the bridge unsafe for heavy vehicles.
A note on using this word
Dilapidation usually describes buildings or structures, rather than people or living things, which more often 'deteriorate' or 'decline.'
Words with a similar meaning
disrepairdecayruin
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Words with an opposite meaning
restorationrepair
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