Rotted: meaning, definitions and examples

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rotted

 

[หˆrษ’tษชd ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

past participle

Rotten is the state of decaying or decomposing organic matter. It describes something that has deteriorated due to the action of bacteria, fungi, or other microorganisms. This term is often used in relation to food or organic materials.

Synonyms

decayed, decomposed, putrid, spoiled.

Examples of usage

  • The rotted fruit emitted a foul odor.
  • The wood had rotted after years of rain exposure.
  • He discovered the rotted food in the back of the fridge.
  • The old house had rotted beams that needed replacing.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the Old English 'rottian', which means 'to decompose' or 'to decay'.
  • Related words include 'rot', which refers to the process of decay, and 'rotten', an adjective describing something that has decayed.

Biology

  • Decomposition, the process of something rotting, is crucial for nutrient recycling in ecosystems.
  • Bacteria and fungi play essential roles in breaking down organic material, returning nutrients to the soil.

Cultural Significance

  • In literature, rotting often symbolizes decay, loss, or the passage of time, as seen in Shakespeareโ€™s works.
  • In traditional practices, some cultures use fermented foods, which involves controlled rotting, to create flavors and preserve nutrients.

Environmental Impact

  • Food waste, when it rots in landfills, generates methane gas, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change.
  • Composting is a method of turning rotting food into healthy soil, promoting sustainable waste management.

Psychology

  • Fear of decay or deterioration is categorized under a phenomenon known as 'necrophobia', which can affect perceptions of aging.
  • The concept of rotting is often linked to feelings of loss or anxiety in psychological studies, emphasizing the emotional response to decay.

Translations

Translations of the word "rotted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น podre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคกเคผเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verrottet

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 shnilรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hnilรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่…็ƒ‚็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gnil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rotnun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั–ั€ั–ะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒœแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงรผrรผmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ podrido

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,819, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.