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decrepit
What does decrepit mean?
decrepit (adjective): weakened or worn out from age or wear.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use decrepit in a sentence?
- A decrepit bus...its seats held together with friction tape. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce decrepit?
/dəˈkɹɛpɪt/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does decrepit come from?
From Middle English decrepyt (ante 1439), from Middle French décrépit, from Latin dēcrepitus (“very old”), from crepō (“to creak”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of decrepit?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
Test yourself: do you know “decrepit”?
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What does “decrepit” mean?
powerful; possessing power; effective
Not quite: that's what potent means.
of or pertaining to the female gender
Not quite: that's what feminine means.
weakened or worn out from age or wear
Right! That's what “decrepit” means.
showing lack of care for consequences
Not quite: that's what irresponsible means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “decrepit”?
derelict
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imperial
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dominant
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handsome
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