senility
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ɪ noun
the state of being senile, especially the weakness or mental infirmity of old age.
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senile (ˈsiːnaɪl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of, relating to, or characteristic of old age |
| 2. | mentally or physically weak or infirm on account of old age |
| 3. | See old (of land forms or rivers) at an advanced stage in the cycle of erosion |
| [C17: from Latin senīlis, from senex an old man] | |
| 'senilely | |
| —adv | |
| senility | |
| —n | |
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Senility
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
senility se·nil·i·ty (sĭ-nĭl'ĭ-tē)
n.
The state of being senile.
The mental and physical deterioration characteristic of old age.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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