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Meaning of "dilapidated" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DILAPIDATED

dilapidated  [dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DILAPIDATED

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Dilapidated is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES DILAPIDATED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

dilapidated

Dilapidation

Delapidation is a term meaning in a destructive event to a building, but more particularly used in the plural in English law for ▪ the waste committed by the incumbent of an ecclesiastical living ▪ the disrepair for which a tenant is usually liable when he has agreed to give up his premises in good repair. Dilapidation is derived from the Latin for scattering the stones of a building.

Definition of dilapidated in the English dictionary

The definition of dilapidated in the dictionary is falling to pieces or in a state of disrepair; shabby.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DILAPIDATED


caudated
ˈkɔːdeɪtɪd
dated
ˈdeɪtɪd
dedicated
ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd
estimated
ˈɛstɪmeɪtɪd
integrated
ˈɪntɪˌɡreɪtɪd
intimidated
ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪd
located
ləʊˈkeɪtɪd
nodated
ˈnəʊˌdeɪtɪd
nonconsolidated
ˌnɒnkənˈsɒlɪˌdeɪtɪd
outdated
ˌaʊtˈdeɪtɪd
overdated
ˌəʊvəˈdeɪtɪd
post-dated
ˌpəʊstˈdeɪtɪd
related
rɪˈleɪtɪd
sedated
sɪˈdeɪtɪd
unaccommodated
ˌʌnəˈkɒməˌdeɪtɪd
unconsolidated
ˌʌnkənˈsɒlɪˌdeɪtɪd
undated
ʌnˈdeɪtɪd
unintimidated
ˌʌnɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪtɪd
unliquidated
ʌnˈlɪkwɪˌdeɪtɪd
updated
ʌpˈdeɪtɪd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DILAPIDATED

dilacerate
dilaceration
dilapidate
dilapidation
dilapidator
dilatability
dilatable
dilatableness
dilatably
dilatancy
dilatant
dilatation
dilatational
dilatator
dilate
dilater
dilation
dilation and curettage
dilative
dilatometer

WORDS THAT END LIKE DILAPIDATED

affiliated
animated
automated
calculated
coated
complicated
cuspidated
designated
graduated
illustrated
incorporated
isolated
long-dated
lubricated
medium-dated
separated
short-dated
situated
stated
top-rated

Synonyms and antonyms of dilapidated in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «DILAPIDATED»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «dilapidated» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of dilapidated

Translation of «dilapidated» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DILAPIDATED

Find out the translation of dilapidated to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of dilapidated from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «dilapidated» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

破旧的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ruinoso
570 millions of speakers

English

dilapidated
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जीर्ण
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المتداعية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

обветшали
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

arruinado
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জীর্ণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

délabré
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Usang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

verfallen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

荒廃した
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

황폐한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dilapidated
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phá hủy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாழடைந்த
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मोडकळीस आलेला
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

harap
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fatiscente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zdezelowany
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

занепали
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

dărăpănat
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ερειπωμένα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vervalle
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

förfallen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

forfalne
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of dilapidated

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DILAPIDATED»

The term «dilapidated» is quite widely used and occupies the 48.256 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DILAPIDATED» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «dilapidated» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «dilapidated» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about dilapidated

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DILAPIDATED»

Discover the use of dilapidated in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to dilapidated and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Neighborhood Disorder, Dilapidated Housing, and Crime: ...
Along with the necessity of crime-specific approach, the above cross-level interaction effects made a suggestion that the link between disorder and crime could be different depending on various community contexts, and thus more context ...
Jinseong Cheong, 2008
2
1970 Census of Housing: Components of inventory change. San ...
With all plumbing facilities and not dilapidated . . . . , . . . . . . . White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Negro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lacking some or all plumbing facilities or dilapidated . . . . . . . White .
‎1973
3
The Dilapidated Man
Professor Del Channing has no idea he is putting his life on the line when his beloved father is suddenly murdered.
Patricia G. Stevenson, 2010
4
1956 National Housing Inventory
11,530,000 8,233,000 2,295,000 698,000 305,000 5,294,000 1,080,000 245,000 151,000 2,674,000 943,000 261,000 95,000 788,000 Not dilapidated: with all faci1ities..-.......... 6,975,000 6,523,000 248,000 95,000 109,000 4,345,000 ...
United States. Bureau of the Census, 1958
5
Intercensal Housing Surveys: Evaluation of Their Importance, ...
However, if the panel members* observations were correct with reference to the number of units which had been repaired since 195O, the percent of disagreement on dilapidated units should be reduced from 57 percent to 38 percent, (See ...
United States. Bureau of the Census, 1957
6
Current Housing Reports: Housing vacancies. Vacant housing ...
In the reports published before 1972, vacant units for rent that were rated as dilapidated were also excluded. Homeowner vacancy rate.-The percentage relationship between the vacant units for sale and the total homeowner inventory is ...
7
Housing and Community Development in New York City: Facing ...
Severe Housing Quality Problems A severe housing quality problem is defined to include those households living in a dilapidated building or in a dwelling unit with five or more specified maintenance deficiencies. The Census Bureau ...
Michael H. Schill, 1999
8
Current housing reports: housing vacancies
In the 1950 statistics, such units are shown in combination with year-round not dilapidated vacant units held off the market. Vacant units held off the market.-- Included in this category are year-round units in sound or deteriorating condition  ...
United States. Bureau of the Census, 1965
9
Social indicators
"Dilapidated"— defined as a unit providing inadequate shelter or unsafe condition due to the following defects: One or more serious defects' Numerous intermediate defects in sufficient numbers to require considerable repair or rebuilding ...
United States. Office of Management and Budget. Statistical Policy Division, United States. Social and Economic Statistics Administration, United States. Office of Federal Statistical Policy and Standards, 1977
10
The New Chinese City: Globalization and Market Reform
However, the housing area was only 7,589,000 square meters — of which the area of slums and dilapidated houses accounted for 370,000 square meters — with the old style neighborhood occupying one-third of the total area. The average ...
John Logan, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DILAPIDATED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term dilapidated is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Dilapidated Wellingtown Tower to be reborn as cultural centre …
The dilapidated Wellingtown Tower that has long loomed sadly over the Lachine Canal bike path near Peel St. will be reborn as a cultural ... «Montreal Gazette, Jul 15»
2
Dilapidated South Bronx pier to be restored - NY Daily News
"Instead of a desolate street leading to a dilapidated pier, imagine bike paths and tree lined piers," said Deborah Marton, the head of the group ... «New York Daily News, Jul 15»
3
Memories linger as dilapidated old church in Lynchburg shows …
To passersby along busy Lakeside Drive, the former St. James Christian Methodist Episcopal Church simply is a dilapidated structure. «Lynchburg News and Advance, Jul 15»
4
Interested Vendors Inspect Simon Sanchez High School to Fix Up …
... an inspection of Simon Sanchez High School yesterday morning so they can come up with proposals to fix up the dilapidated campus. «Pacific News Center, Jul 15»
5
Alaska State Troopers: 2 missing people found dead in dilapidated
The bodies of the pair were found inside a dilapidated trailer in the area after troopers heard noises coming from the vehicle Sunday afternoon. «Greenfield Daily Reporter, Jul 15»
6
FCTA To Query Proprietors Of Dilapidated Public Institutions
Speaking to journalists, Odenigbo said that contrary to assumptions that the department only goes after individuals while dilapidated public ... «Leadership Newspapers, Jul 15»
7
Time, Rs 1.5bn needed to fix dilapidated schools
The Rawalpindi Education Department has sought Rs 1.5 billion from the Punjab government to start work on dilapidated and dangerous ... «Pakistan Today, Jul 15»
8
No railway bridge in dilapidated condition: Saad
LAHORE (Staff Report) – Minister for Railways, Khawaja Saad Rafique has said that the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) probing the recent tragic ... «Daily Pakistan, Jul 15»
9
Jackson may buy equipment to demolish dilapidated houses
Councilman Tyrone Hendrix says he's tired of people calling him about dilapidated housing, and thinks the council should look at the cost of ... «Washington Times, Jul 15»
10
Body of new-born found in dilapidated house in Kodigehalli …
The body a new-born baby boy was found in dilapidated house in Sanjivininagar, Kodigehalli, close to Kempegowda International Airport road, ... «NYOOOZ, Jul 15»

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