transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈde-kə-dən(t)s also ]
di-ˈkā- noun
Etymology: Middle French, from Medieval Latin decadentia, from Late Latin decadent-, decadens, present participle of decadere to fall, sink — more at decay
Date: 1530
1. : the process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
2. : a period of decline
Synonyms: see deterioration