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Decrepitude

usgb/dɪˈkrepɪtuːd/Volume
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Aging ContextPlay
Use 'decrepitude' to describe extreme old age, often implying poor condition or quality. SlideThe antique clock teetered on the edge of decrepitude.
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'Decrepitude' often describes something worn out or weakened over time, not just old. SlideAfter years of neglect, the bridge was a picture of decrepitude.
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Negative FeelingPlay
The word conveys a negative, sometimes pitiful feeling about the subject's condition. SlideWatching the decaying manor sink into decrepitude was a sorrowful sight.