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Definition of Decay
De`cay´ | v. i. | 1. | To pass gradually from a sound, prosperous, or perfect state, to one of imperfection, adversity, or dissolution; to waste away; to decline; to fail; to become weak, corrupt, or disintegrated; to rot; to perish; as, a tree decays; fortunes decay; hopes decay. | | v. t. | 1. | To cause to decay; to impair. | | 2. | To destroy. | | n. | 1. | Gradual failure of health, strength, soundness, prosperity, or of any species of excellence or perfection; tendency toward dissolution or extinction; corruption; rottenness; decline; deterioration; as, the decay of the body; the decay of virtue; the decay of the Roman empire; a castle in decay. | | 2. | Destruction; death. | | 3. | Cause of decay. |
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