dilapidation
Translation
dilapidation, disrepair, ruin
Examples
The old house was in a state of dilapidation.
The old house was in a state of dilapidation.
We were shocked by the building's dilapidation.
We were shocked by the building's dilapidation.
Grammar Patterns
((in a state of dilapidation)) the state of being old and in poor condition The castle was in a state of dilapidation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: decay, ruin, disrepair, deterioration
Etymology
From Latin 'dilapidare' (to scatter stones), from 'di-' (apart) + 'lapis' (stone).
Memory Tips
Imagine the stones ('lapis') of a building being scattered apart ('di-'), causing it to fall into ruin.