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4 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 decrepitude of the playground equipment made it clear that a renovation was needed.
The once-majestic tree now stood in a state of decrepitude, its branches brittle and bare.
The ancient book, with its fragile pages and worn cover, hinted at centuries of decrepitude.
Grandpa's face wrinkled with decrepitude, but his stories were still full of life.

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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