Decrepitude: meaning, definitions and examples

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decrepitude

 

[ dษชหˆkrษ›pษชหŒtjuหd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

state of being

Decrepitude refers to the state of being weak, old, or in poor condition. It often implies a state of deterioration or decline due to age or neglect.

Synonyms

dilapidation, feebleness, senility

Examples of usage

  • The once grand mansion had fallen into decrepitude, with crumbling walls and overgrown gardens.
  • His body showed signs of decrepitude, with his frail frame and trembling hands.

Translations

Translations of the word "decrepitude" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น decrepitude

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ€เคฐเฅเคฃเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gebrechlichkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelemahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะฐั€ั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zanik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่€ๆœฝ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcrรฉpitude

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ decrepitud

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงรถkรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ธ์‡ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุฑู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ seลกlost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ seลกlosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กฐ่€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ propadanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hrรถrnun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำ™ั€ั–ะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒœแƒ“แƒแƒ–แƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qocalฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ decrepitud

Etymology

The word 'decrepitude' originated from the Latin word 'decrepitus', meaning broken down or worn out. It entered the English language in the late 16th century, capturing the concept of being weakened by age or neglect. Over time, 'decrepitude' has come to symbolize the state of physical or mental decline, often associated with old age or deterioration.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,303 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.