Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
senectitude
Noun
/sɪˈnɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/
Definition
The state of being old or elderly; old age.
Examples
- His senectitude made him reflect on his life’s achievements.
- As she entered senectitude, she embraced the wisdom that came with age.
- They provide support to those in senectitude to help improve their quality of life.
Meaning
Senectitude refers to the later stage of life when a person is considered to be elderly, often associated with physical and mental decline.
Synonyms
- old age
- elderly
- geriatricity
