1noun
the process of gradually becoming inferior
01 Word definition
decay
5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants
Is DECAY a word?
Yes. DECAY is a 5-letter noun. the process of gradually becoming inferior Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
D-E-C-A-YHow do you spell DECAY?
DECAY contains 5 letters, begins with D, and ends with Y.
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2noun
a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗decline
02 Letter breakdown
How is DECAY spelled?
D1E2C3A4Y5
03 Word-game status
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About DECAY.
How do you spell DECAY?
DECAY is spelled D-E-C-A-Y. It contains 5 letters.