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dilapidated
[ dih-lap-i-dey-tid ]
/ dɪˈlæp ɪˌdeɪ tɪd /
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adjective
reduced to or fallen into partial ruin or decay, as from age, wear, or neglect.
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Origin of dilapidated
First recorded in 1800–10; dilapidate + -ed2
OTHER WORDS FROM dilapidated
non·di·lap·i·dat·ed, adjectiveun·di·lap·i·dat·ed, adjectiveWords nearby dilapidated
dilacerate, dilaceration, Dilacor, Dilantin, dilapidate, dilapidated, dilapidation, dilatancy, dilatant, dilatate, dilatation
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British Dictionary definitions for dilapidated
dilapidated
/ (dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd) /
adjective
falling to pieces or in a state of disrepair; shabby
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