senility
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for senility, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The mental and physical decline that can come with old age.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Formed from senile plus the noun-forming suffix -ity.
Full origin of senility →Frequently asked questions
What does “senility” mean?
The word “senility” means the mental and physical decline that can come with old age. In plain terms, the state of experiencing age-related mental decline.
How do you pronounce “senility”?
“Senility” is pronounced suh-NIH-lih-tee (/səˈnɪlɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “senility” in a sentence?
Here is “senility” used in a sentence: “The novel is a moving portrait of senility and memory loss.”
What part of speech is “senility”?
“Senility” is a noun.