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Definition of presenile - 3 dictionary results

pre⋅se⋅nile

[pree-see-nahyl, -nil, -sen-ahyl]
–adjective
pertaining to or exhibiting the characteristics of presenility; prematurely old.

Origin:
1895–1900; pre- + senile
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Main Entry: pre·se·nile
Pronunciation: "prE-'sE-"nIl
Function: adjective
1 : of, relating to, occurring in, or being the periodimmediately preceding the development of senility in an organism or person presenile period of life> presenile decline of vital powers>
2 : prematurely displaying symptoms of senile dementia
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presenile pre·se·nile (prē-sē'nīl', -sěn'īl')
adj.

  1. Of or characteristic of the period prior to the usual onset of senility.

  2. Affected with presenility.

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