Definition

More decayed or spoiled than something else.

Example

The fruit in the basket is rottener than the one on the table.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you ever tasted a rottener banana?

I think I did once, and it was awful!

Yeah, I can’t believe how much worse it can get.

Totally! I prefer to stick with fresh fruit.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rottener → It is formed from "rotten" (from Old English *rotian*, meaning to decay or decompose) and "-er" (meaning one who or that which). The word "rottener" refers to something that is more decayed or decomposed than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'decaying' ('rotten') and the '-er' indicating it is 'more' of that state. This helps you remember that 'rottener' means more decayed.

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