Dilapidation
noun
The state of something falling or has fallen into disrepair or ruin.
The old house is in such a state of dilapidation it should be torn down.
Often appears as...
- state of dilapidation
- dilapidation and decay
noun
The process of becoming dilapidated, or reduced to ruin.
The building underwent rapid dilapidation after being abandoned.
noun
Loss due to neglect or damage, recovery for which can be sought from the tenant.
The landlord served a notice of dilapidations, claiming the property was in a worse state than at the start of the tenancy.
Often appears as...
- notice of dilapidation
- claim dilapidation
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
The state of something falling or has fallen into disrepair or ruin.
The old house is in such a state of dilapidation it should be torn down.
Often appears as...
- state of dilapidation
- dilapidation and decay
noun
The process of becoming dilapidated, or reduced to ruin.
The building underwent rapid dilapidation after being abandoned.
noun
Loss due to neglect or damage, recovery for which can be sought from the tenant.
The landlord served a notice of dilapidations, claiming the property was in a worse state than at the start of the tenancy.
Often appears as...
- notice of dilapidation
- claim dilapidation
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Condition
Refers to the physical state of a building or structure, emphasizing visible decay.
The cottage showed signs of dilapidation, with its peeling paint and broken windows.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Dilapidation implies a negative change, often due to neglect or age.
Once a bustling factory, the site was now a picture of dilapidation.
Pro Tip 3/3Past Beauty
Use dilapidation to contrast a current ruined state with a former beauty.
The mansion had fallen into dilapidation, obscuring its former grandeur.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Condition
Refers to the physical state of a building or structure, emphasizing visible decay.
The cottage showed signs of dilapidation, with its peeling paint and broken windows.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Dilapidation implies a negative change, often due to neglect or age.
Once a bustling factory, the site was now a picture of dilapidation.
Pro Tip 3/3Past Beauty
Use dilapidation to contrast a current ruined state with a former beauty.
The mansion had fallen into dilapidation, obscuring its former grandeur.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Condition
Refers to the physical state of a building or structure, emphasizing visible decay.
The cottage showed signs of dilapidation, with its peeling paint and broken windows.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Dilapidation implies a negative change, often due to neglect or age.
Once a bustling factory, the site was now a picture of dilapidation.
Pro Tip 3/3Past Beauty
Use dilapidation to contrast a current ruined state with a former beauty.
The mansion had fallen into dilapidation, obscuring its former grandeur.
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Quote examples
Logan Pearsall Smith
American Writer
There are people who, like houses, are beautiful in dilapidation.
Quote examples
Logan Pearsall Smith
American Writer
There are people who, like houses, are beautiful in dilapidation.
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