noun
senility
suh-NIH-lih-tee
Senility (noun) means the mental and physical decline that can come with old age. Example: “The novel is a moving portrait of senility and memory loss.”
noun
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The mental and physical decline that can come with old age.
"The novel is a moving portrait of senility and memory loss."
How to use senility
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe state of experiencing age-related mental decline.
When to use it
A somewhat dated or blunt term; "dementia" is now the more common clinical word.
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Word forms
- Plural
- senilities
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Etymology
Formed from senile plus the noun-forming suffix -ity.
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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.
