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rotting

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Noun — The process of decaying or breaking down organically.

How to use rotting

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rotting wood rotting fruit left rotting

Etymology

From the verb "rot" plus the suffix "-ing," tracing back to Old English rotian, "to decay."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “rotting” mean?

The word “rotting” means the process of decaying or breaking down organically. In plain terms, something breaking down or going bad, usually through decay.

How do you use “rotting” in a sentence?

Here is “rotting” used in a sentence: “Rotting in a damp cellar had turned the wooden beams soft and crumbly.”

What part of speech is “rotting”?

“Rotting” is a noun.

Where does the word “rotting” come from?

The word “rotting” comes from Old English. From the verb "rot" plus the suffix "-ing," tracing back to Old English rotian, "to decay.".

Is “rotting” a common word?

“Rotting” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “rotting” have?

“Rotting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of decaying or breaking down organically.

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nonrotting rottingly rottingness unrotting

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