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dilapidated

American  
[dih-lap-i-dey-tid] / dɪˈlæp ɪˌdeɪ tɪd /

adjective

  1. reduced to or fallen into partial ruin or decay, as from age, wear, or neglect.

    Synonyms:
    rickety, ramshackle, run-down
dilapidated British  
/ dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd /

adjective

  1. falling to pieces or in a state of disrepair; shabby

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Other Word Forms

  • nondilapidated adjective
  • undilapidated adjective

Etymology

Origin of dilapidated

First recorded in 1800–10; dilapidate + -ed 2

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