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decidence

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈdɛsɪdəns/

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noun

Meaning 1

A falling off or falling out: shedding.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic

Examples

  • decidence of wool
  • decidence of teeth
  • decidence of an animal's winter coat

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Latin decidens (“falling off”).