decrepit
Meaning
Weakened or worn out from age or wear.
Synonyms
bedrid
tumble-down
very old
age worn
age-worn
poor condition
old and feeble
emacitated
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/dɪˈkɹɛp.ɪt/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English decrepyt (ante 1439), from Middle French décrépit, from Latin dēcrepitus (“very old”), from crepō (“to creak”).
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