decrepit

See also: décrépit and décrépît

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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)

  1. Weakened or worn out from age or wear.

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