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Definition of undecayed
undecayed
/ˌʌndɪˈkeɪd/
un · de · cayed
undecayed Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• adjective
1
Not having rotted, decomposed, or undergone physical deterioration; remaining intact and well-preserved.
Example
"Because of the anaerobic conditions in the peat bog, the ancient wooden timbers were discovered completely undecayed."
2
Unimpaired by time or age; retaining original vigor, strength, or quality.
Example
"Even in his eighties, the retired professor maintained an undecayed passion for classical literature."
3
(Physics) Of an unstable atomic nucleus or subatomic particle: not yet having undergone radioactive decay or transformation into another state.
Example
"The half-life represents the time required for half of the undecayed nuclei in a radioactive sample to disintegrate."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Undecayed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/undecayed