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dotage
Dotage (noun) means the mental weakening, including poor judgement, that can come with old age.
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1
The mental weakening, including poor judgement, that can come with old age.
2
Excessive love or devotion shown towards someone.
3
Silly, meaningless talk.
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Etymology
Traces back to Middle English dotage, built from doten (“to dote”) plus -age; equivalent to dote + -age.
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What is the meaning of dotage?
"dotage" (noun) means the mental weakening, including poor judgement, that can come with old age.
What is another word for dotage?
Other words for "dotage" include senility.
What is the opposite of dotage?
The opposite of "dotage" is youth.
What are the different meanings of dotage?
"dotage" has 3 main meanings: 1. The mental weakening, including poor judgement, that can come with old age; 2. Excessive love or devotion shown towards someone; 3. Silly, meaningless talk.
