rot in Latin
rot in Latin is cariēs, pūtor, tabēs — rot means to decay or break down through the action of bacteria or fungi.
rot in Latin
cariēs
The process of becoming rotten; putrefaction.
pūtor
The process of becoming rotten; putrefaction.
tabēs
The process of becoming rotten; putrefaction.
putrefaciō
(intransitive) To suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by fungi or bacteria.
pūtrescō
(intransitive) To suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by fungi or bacteria.
tābescō
(intransitive) To suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by fungi or bacteria.
What does "rot" mean?
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verb To decay or break down through the action of bacteria or fungi.
"The fallen apples were left to rot in the orchard."
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verb To decline gradually in condition, quality, or morale.
"He felt his ambition rot away after years in the same dead-end job."
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noun The process of decaying, or the decayed matter itself.
"There's rot in the window frame that needs replacing."
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noun Nonsense; foolish talk (informal, chiefly British).
"Don't talk rot — of course it'll work."
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rot in a sentence
- The fallen apples were left to rot in the orchard.
- Damp wood will rot if it isn't treated.
- He felt his ambition rot away after years in the same dead-end job.
- There's rot in the window frame that needs replacing.
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What is "rot" in Latin?
"rot" in Latin is cariēs, pūtor, tabēs. rot means: To decay or break down through the action of bacteria or fungi.
How do you use "rot" in a sentence?
Example: "The fallen apples were left to rot in the orchard." In Latin, "rot" is cariēs, pūtor, tabēs.
Are there other ways to say "rot" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 6 translations listed for "rot": cariēs, pūtor, tabēs, putrefaciō, pūtrescō, tābescō.
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