Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decrepitude
noun
/dəˈkrɛpɪtjuːd/
Definition
The state of being decrepit or worn out due to age or use.
Examples
- The old house fell into decrepitude after years of neglect.
- He was concerned about his own decrepitude as he aged.
- Many buildings face decrepitude without regular maintenance.
Meaning
Decrepitude refers to a condition of weakening or deterioration typically related to aging or neglect.
Synonyms
- decrepancy
- worn-out
- dilapidation
- weakness
- feebleness
