Decadence vs. Decadency

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Decadencenoun

A state of moral or artistic decline or deterioration; decay

Decadencenoun

A falling away; decay; deterioration; declension. "The old castle, where the family lived in their decadence."

Decadencenoun

the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities

Decadence

The word decadence, which at first meant simply in an abstract sense, is now most often used to refer to a perceived decay in standards, morals, dignity, religious faith, honor, discipline, or skill at governing among the members of the elite of a very large social structure, such as an empire or nation state. By extension, it may refer to a decline in art, literature, science, technology, and work ethics, or (very loosely) to self-indulgent behavior.

Decadencynoun

decadence.

Decadencynoun

the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities

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