dilapidate

Meanings

• verb

  To cause (a building or other structure) to fall into a state of disrepair; make dilapidated.

• adjective

  In a state of disrepair, run-down, or decay; dilapidated.

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Pronunciation

1. /dəˈlæp.ə.deɪt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dilapidate
aprate , ate , ateate , bate , create , fate , gate , hate , late , mate , plate , rate , state , tate

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Variants

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dilapidate , dilapidated , dilapidates , dilapidating , dilapidation , dilapidations

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to shatter, to smash', from the Latin 'lapidare' meaning 'to stone, to pave'. The meaning shifted to 'to ruin, to destroy' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dilapidated' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The term 'dilapidate' is often used in real estate to describe properties that require extensive repairs or renovations.

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Related Concepts

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1. disrepair: A state of disrepair refers to a condition in which a building or other structure is in need of repair or restoration.

2. run-down: A run-down building or structure is one that is in a state of disrepair and neglect.

3. decay: Decay refers to the process of deterioration or decline, often used in relation to buildings or structures.

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Culture

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The term 'dilapidate' has been used extensively in literature to describe the state of old, abandoned, or neglected buildings and structures. One famous example is Charles Dickens' description of the Marshalsea Prison in 'Little Dorrit'.

How to Memorize "dilapidate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, old, crumbling building or structure to memorize the meaning of 'dilapidate'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dilapidate' with the image of a run-down, neglected building to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Dilapidate: To ruin, to destroy, to make disrepair' to help memorize the meaning.

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