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5 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Decrepitude' in a Sentence

"The state of being in a worn-out or dilapidated condition, often accompanied by feebleness, especially due to old age." more

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The old book, worn by time and neglect, showed undeniable decrepitude on its tattered pages.
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The abandoned mansion bore the unmistakable signs of decrepitude, with cracked walls and creaking floorboards.
The elderly cat moved with a certain decrepitude, a far cry from its agile youth.
His once powerful empire now faced a state of decrepitude, with dwindling resources and a crumbling economy.
The ancient ruins stood as a testament to the city's long-forgotten decrepitude.

Decrepitude

dih-krep-i-tood
nounThe state of being in a worn-out or dilapidated condition, often accompanied by feebleness, especially due to old age.

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Last Updated On: August 16, 2024
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