Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
decadenza. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
decadenza, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
decadenza in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
decadenza you have here. The definition of the word
decadenza will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
decadenza, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Italian
Etymology
From decadere + -enza, based on the example of French décadence. Cf. also Late Latin decadentia.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /de.kaˈdɛn.t͡sa/
- Rhymes: -ɛntsa
- Hyphenation: de‧ca‧dèn‧za
Noun
decadenza f (plural decadenze)
- decline, decay (deterioration of condition)
- decadence (state of moral or artistic decline or deterioration)
Related terms
Further reading
- decadenza in Collins Italian-English Dictionary
- decadenza in Aldo Gabrielli, Grandi Dizionario Italiano (Hoepli)
- decadenza in garzantilinguistica.it – Garzanti Linguistica, De Agostini Scuola Spa
- decadènza in Dizionario Italiano Olivetti, Olivetti Media Communication
- decadènza in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana