Definition of rottenness

rottennessnoun

sự thối rữa

/ˈrɒtnnəs//ˈrɑːtnnəs/

The word "rottenness" originates from the Old English word "rōten", which means "to rot". This word was derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*rutaniz", which is also the source of the Modern English word "rot". The suffix "-ness" was added to the word "rōten" to form the adjective "rōtenness", meaning "the state of being rotten" or "the quality of being rotten". In Middle English (circa 1100-1500 AD), the word "rōtenness" appeared as "rotteness" and was used to describe the decay or corruption of something, such as food or a decaying object. The word has since undergone changes in spelling and pronunciation, but its meaning has remained relatively consistent. Today, "rottenness" is used to describe the state of being in a state of decay, corruption, or putridity.

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the fact of being very bad or dishonest

sự thật là rất tệ hoặc không trung thực

Example:
  • the rottenness at the core of the organization

    sự thối nát ở cốt lõi của tổ chức

the condition of being decayed and not fit to eat or use

tình trạng bị thối rữa và không thích hợp để ăn hoặc sử dụng

Example:
  • the staining and rottenness of the wood

    sự nhuộm màu và mục nát của gỗ

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