Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
senility
noun
/sɪˈnɪl.ɪ.ti/
Definition
The condition of being senile, which is characterized by a decline in mental or physical abilities due to old age.
Examples
- His senility made it hard for him to remember even the simplest tasks.
- As she reached her late seventies, her family noticed signs of senility.
Meaning
Senility often refers to the deterioration of cognitive functions and memory that may occur as a person ages.
Synonyms
- Decrepitude
- Pensiveness
- Infirmity
- Age-related decline
