downfall

Words with a similar base: downfall

'downfall'

[downfall.n.01] as in: failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

'downfall'

[precipitation.n.03] as in: the falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist)

'downfall'

[fall.n.06] as in: a sudden decline in strength or number or importance

Examples:
the fall of the House of Hapsburg

Origins

					downfall (English)
├── down- (English)
└── fall (English)
    └── fallen (Middle English (1100-1500))
        └── feallan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

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