dilapidation
Translation
dilapidation, disrepair, ruin
Examples
The old church was in a state of dilapidation.
The old church was in a state of dilapidation.
Grammar Patterns
in a state of ((dilapidation)) in a condition of ruin or decay The old church was in a state of dilapidation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: decay, ruin, disrepair; Antonyms: restoration, renovation
Etymology
From Latin 'di-' (apart) + 'lapis' (stone), literally meaning 'to scatter stones'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a building with its stones ('lapis') falling apart ('di-'), causing it to fall into disrepair.