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Dilapidation

usgb/dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃn/Volume
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Physical Condition

Refers to the physical state of a building or structure, emphasizing visible decay.

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The cottage showed signs of dilapidation, with its peeling paint and broken windows.
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Negative Connotation

Dilapidation implies a negative change, often due to neglect or age.

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Once a bustling factory, the site was now a picture of dilapidation.
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Past Beauty

Use dilapidation to contrast a current ruined state with a former beauty.

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The mansion had fallen into dilapidation, obscuring its former grandeur.
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