Rotting

Pronunciation: /ˈrɑtɪŋ/

Definitions of rotting

verb the action of decaying or decomposing due to the effects of moisture, air, or bacteria

Example Sentences

A1 The apple is rotting on the ground.

A2 The old wood in the shed is slowly rotting away.

B1 The garbage left in the bin is starting to rot and smell bad.

B2 The abandoned house had a musty smell from the rotting furniture.

C1 The neglected fruit in the bowl was visibly rotting and attracting flies.

C2 The decaying carcass of the animal was evidence of the harsh realities of nature.

Examples of rotting in a Sentence

formal The rotting fruit in the basket emitted a foul odor.

informal I can't believe you left that rotting sandwich in your backpack.

slang Ew, that rotting banana is grossing me out.

figurative The rotting relationship between them was beyond repair.

Grammatical Forms of rotting

• past tense: rotted
• plural: rottings
• comparative: more rotting
• superlative: most rotting
• present tense: rot
• future tense: will rot
• perfect tense: have rotted
• continuous tense: is rotting
• singular: rotting
• positive degree: rotten
• infinitive: to rot
• gerund: rotting
• participle: rotted

Origin and Evolution of rotting

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'rotting' originated from the Middle English word 'rotten', which is derived from the Old English word 'rotian' meaning to decay or putrefy.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rotting' has retained its original meaning of decay, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe the process of decomposition or deterioration in general.