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senile

adjective

/ˈsiː.naɪl/

Meaning

Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.

The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.

senile dementia

decrepit, aged, feeble, forgetful

alert, youthful, sharp

senile dementia, senile old age, senile patient

existing from birth, usually describing a disease or condition

Existing naturally in a person or thing from birth; inherent.

relating to a symphony orchestra or its music

relating to cooking or the kitchen

lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune

egg-shaped; resembling an oval or ellipse