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Definitions for decrepitude
dɪˈkrɛp ɪˌtud, -ˌtyudde·crepi·tude
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Princeton's WordNet
decrepitude, dilapidationnoun
a state of deterioration due to old age or long use
Wiktionary
decrepitudenoun
the state of being decrepit or worn out from age or long use
Etymology: decrepit + -tude
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Decrepitness, Decrepitudenoun
The last stage of decay; the last effects of old age.
Etymology: from decrepit.
Mother earth, in this her barrenness and decrepitness of age, can procreate such swarms of curious engines. Richard Bentley, Serm.
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decrepitude
Decrepitude is a state of deterioration or decline due to old age or long use, characterized by physical or mental wear-and-tear or weakness. It often refers to the infirmities and frailty associated with old age.
Webster Dictionary
Decrepitudenoun
the broken state produced by decay and the infirmities of age; infirm old age
Etymology: [Cf. F. dcrpitude.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of decrepitude in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of decrepitude in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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