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Mouldered: meaning, definitions and examples

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mouldered

 

[ หˆmoสŠldษ™rd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

decay process

Mouldered refers to the state of decay or decomposition that occurs when organic matter breaks down due to moisture and microorganisms. This process typically results in a soft, crumbly texture. Mouldering often happens in damp environments, leading to the deterioration of materials such as wood and leaves.

Synonyms

decayed, decomposed, rotted

Examples of usage

  • The old leaves mouldered on the forest floor.
  • The abandoned house was full of mouldered furniture.
  • Books left in a damp cellar can become mouldered and unusable.

Translations

Translations of the word "mouldered" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apodrecido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verfault

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ busuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฝะธะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zgniล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่…ใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pourri

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ podrido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงรผrรผmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฉ์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุนูู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hnilรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hnitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่…็ƒ‚็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gnil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rotnandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั–ั€ั–ะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฆแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงรผrรผmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ podrido

Etymology

The word 'mouldered' originates from the Old English term 'muldre', which means 'dust' or 'soil'. It is closely related to the German word 'Muld', which signifies a cavity or depression that can hold soil or organic matter. Over time, 'mould' began to denote the process of decay associated with organic materials, especially in the context of plants and animal remains. The evolution of the term reflects a natural progression in language where words adapt to describe specific phenomena in the environment. By the late Middle Ages, the modern usage of 'mouldered' as a verb came into play, capturing the essence of decomposition as it relates to the breakdown of matter. Its connection to both physical and metaphorical decay has made it a term of significance in literature and environmental discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,027, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.