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- [see-nahyl, -nil, sen-ahyl]
- /ˈsi naɪl, -nɪl, ˈsɛn aɪl/
- /ˈsiː.naɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [see-nahyl, -nil, sen-ahyl]
- /ˈsi naɪl, -nɪl, ˈsɛn aɪl/
Definitions of senile word
- adjective senile showing a decline or deterioration of physical strength or mental functioning, especially short-term memory and alertness, as a result of old age or disease. 1
- adjective senile of or belonging to old age or aged persons; gerontological; geriatric. 1
- adjective senile Physical Geography. (of topographical features) having been reduced by erosion to a featureless plain that stands everywhere at base level. Compare peneplain. 1
- noun senile a senile person. 1
- adjective senile geriatric, elderly 1
- adjective senile suffering from dementia 1
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Origin of senile
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < Latin senīlis old, equivalent to sen(ex) old man (akin to senior) + -īlis -ile
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Parts of speech for Senile
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senile popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
senile usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for senile
adj senile
- anile — of or like a feeble old woman
- creaky — A creaky object creaks when it moves.
- decrepit — Something that is decrepit is old and in bad condition. Someone who is decrepit is old and weak.
- delusional — having false or unrealistic beliefs or opinions: Senators who think they will get agreement on a comprehensive tax bill are delusional.
adjective senile
- disorientated — to disorient.
- enfeebled — Make weak or feeble.
- forceless — Without force.
- oldish — somewhat old: an oldish man.
- weak — not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.
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