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- [dih-krep-i-tood, -tyood]
- /dɪˈkrɛp ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud/
- /dɪˈkrep.ɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-krep-i-tood, -tyood]
- /dɪˈkrɛp ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud/
Definitions of decrepitude word
- uncountable noun decrepitude Decrepitude is the state of being very old and in poor condition. 3
- noun decrepitude the condition of being decrepit; feebleness or infirmity 3
- noun decrepitude decrepit condition; dilapidated state; feebleness, especially from old age. 1
- noun decrepitude The state of being decrepit. 1
- noun decrepitude old or worn-out condition 1
- noun decrepitude the state of being decrepit or worn out from age or long use. 0
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Origin of decrepitude
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < French décrépitude, derivative of décrépit decrepit; see -tude
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Parts of speech for Decrepitude
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decrepitude popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
decrepitude usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decrepitude
noun decrepitude
- weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
- age — Your age is the number of years that you have lived.
- infirmity — a physical weakness or ailment: the infirmities of age.
- dilapidation — to cause or allow (a building, automobile, etc.) to fall into a state of disrepair, as by misuse or neglect (often used passively): The house had been dilapidated by neglect.
- decay — When something such as a dead body, a dead plant, or a tooth decays, it is gradually destroyed by a natural process.
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