senility

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The bodily and mental deterioration associated with old age: Synonym of senescence.
  2. The losing of memory and reason due to senescence.
  3. An elderly, senile person.

Pronunciation

/səˈnɪlɪti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-senility.wav

Word forms

senility senilities sinility

Etymology

From senile + -ity.

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