decrepit
English
Alternative forms
- decrepid (obsolete)
Etymology
From Middle French décrépit, from Latin decrepitus (“very old”), from crepare (“to creak”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /dɪˈkɹɛp.ɪt/
Adjective
decrepit (comparative more decrepit, superlative most decrepit)
- Weakened or worn out from age or wear.
Derived terms
Translations
weakened or worn out
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Further reading
- decrepit at OneLook Dictionary Search
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