What does decadency mean?
Definitions for decadency
deca·den·cy
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Princeton's WordNet
degeneracy, degeneration, decadence, decadencynoun
the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities
Wiktionary
decadencynoun
decadence.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Decadencynoun
Decay; fall. Dict.
Etymology: decadence, French.
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decadency
Decadency refers to a process, condition, or period of decline or deterioration marked by excessive self-indulgence, moral corruption, luxury, or indulgence in sensual pleasure. It is often associated with the decay of standards, values, or ideals in a society or civilization.
Webster Dictionary
Decadencynoun
a falling away; decay; deterioration; declension. "The old castle, where the family lived in their decadence."
Etymology: [LL. decadentia; L. de- + cadere to fall: cf. F. dcadence. See Decay.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of decadency in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of decadency in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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