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Renaissance vs Decadence - What's the difference?

renaissance | decadence |

As a proper noun renaissance

is the 14th century revival of classical art, architecture, literature and learning that originated in italy and spread throughout europe over the following two centuries.

As an adjective renaissance

is of, or relating to the renaissance.

As a noun decadence is

decadence.

renaissance

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A rebirth or revival.
  • (historic) The transition period between medieval and modern times, the Renaissance.
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    decadence

    Noun

  • A state of moral or artistic decline or deterioration; decay
  • * 1956 — , The City and the Stars , p 35
  • "Stability, however, is not enough. It leads too easily to stagnation, and thence to decadence ."