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Word of the Day: Decrepitude

noun /di-ˈkre-pə-ˌtüd/ de·crep·i·tude

What does decrepitude mean?

  1. noun — the quality or state of being decrepit
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Decrepitude in a sentence

The house has fallen into decrepitude.

She was saddened by the decrepitude of many of the nursing home residents.

Synonyms of decrepitude

decay asthenia debilitation debility delicacy enervation enfeeblement faintness feebleness fragility frailness frailty

Antonyms of decrepitude

health healthiness soundness wellness hardihood hardiness robustness strength

Origin of decrepitude

First known use: 1603

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What is the SophDict Word of the Day for November 3, 2026?

The Word of the Day for November 3, 2026 is "decrepitude", which means the quality or state of being decrepit.

What does "decrepitude" mean?

Decrepitude (noun) means the quality or state of being decrepit. Similar words: decay, asthenia, debilitation, debility, delicacy.

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