senile — meaning in English

English meaning

• senile adj Showing mental decline associated with old age, such as memory loss or confusion.

Senses

senile is used for these senses in English:

• dotard (archaic) An old person with impaired intellect; a senile person; one in their dotage.
• senile Of, or relating to old age.

senile — full definition

1. adj Showing mental decline associated with old age, such as memory loss or confusion.
2. adj Relating to old age generally.

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