Dilapidation: meaning, definitions and examples
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dilapidation
[ dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən ]
building condition
The process of falling into disrepair or being neglected, especially in relation to buildings or structures.
Synonyms
decay, decrepitude, deterioration, ruin
Examples of usage
- The old mansion showed signs of dilapidation, with crumbling walls and a leaky roof.
- The dilapidation of the historic church was a sad sight for the local community.
financial
The state of being in a bad condition due to neglect or misuse, especially related to financial assets.
Synonyms
bankruptcy, degradation, impairment
Examples of usage
- The company faced dilapidation after years of mismanagement and poor financial decisions.
- The dilapidation of the economy was a result of corruption and lack of investment.
Translations
Translations of the word "dilapidation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dilapidação
🇮🇳 खंडहर अवस्था
🇩🇪 Verfall
🇮🇩 kerusakan
🇺🇦 занепад
🇵🇱 ruina
🇯🇵 荒廃
🇫🇷 délabrement
🇪🇸 deterioro
🇹🇷 harabe
🇰🇷 황폐
🇸🇦 تدهور
🇨🇿 zchátralost
🇸🇰 spustnutie
🇨🇳 破损
🇸🇮 propadanje
🇮🇸 niðurfall
🇰🇿 құлдырау
🇬🇪 დანგრევა
🇦🇿 dağılma
🇲🇽 deterioro
Word origin
The word 'dilapidation' originated from the Latin word 'dilapidare', which means 'to scatter like stones'. It was first used in English in the 16th century to refer to the act of squandering or wasting resources. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe the state of disrepair or neglect, particularly in relation to buildings and financial assets.