Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decrepitness
Noun
/dɪˈkrɛp.tɪ.nəs/
Definition
The state of being decrepit; the condition of being worn out or weakened due to age or long use.
Examples
- The decrepitness of the old building was evident, with crumbling walls and a sagging roof.
- As he aged, his body began to show the signs of decrepitness, slowing him down considerably.
- The decrepitness of the abandoned car made it clear that it hadn’t been used in years.
Meaning
Decrepitness refers to the physical condition of being old, weak, and in poor health. It often suggests decay or deterioration.
Synonyms
- Weakness
- Infirmity
- Senility
- Old age
- Debility
