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decrepitude

de·crep·i·tude
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dih-krep-i-tood, -tyood]
    • /dɪˈkrɛp ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud/
    • /dɪˈkrep.ɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

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

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Synonyms 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.

Antonyms for decrepitude

noun decrepitude

  • strength — the quality or state of being strong; bodily or muscular power; vigor.
  • soundness — free from injury, damage, defect, disease, etc.; in good condition; healthy; robust: a sound heart; a sound mind.

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