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   De·crep·it

   /dəˈkrepət/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person) elderly and infirm: "a decrepit old drunk" Similar feebleenfeebledinfirmweakweakenedweaklyfraildebilitatedincapacitatedwasteddodderingtotteringout of shapein bad shapeoldelderlyagedancientin one's dotagelong in the toothsenilesuperannuatedsenescentinformal:past itover the hillno spring chickenOpposite strongfit
   • ▪ worn out or ruined because of age or neglect: "centuries-old buildings, now decrepit and black with soot" Similar dilapidatedricketyrun downbroken-downtumbledownramshackleworn outderelictin ruinsruinedfalling apartfalling to piecesin (a state of) disrepaircreakycreakinggone to rack and ruinon its last legsbattereddecayeddecayingcrumblingdeteriorateddeterioratingantiquatedsuperannuatedthe worse for wearinformal:rumptyOpposite sound

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin decrepitus, from de- ‘down’ + crepitus, past participle of crepare ‘rattle, creak’.

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   adjective. These are words and phrases related to decrepit. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of decrepit. This decrepit building shows many years of negligence. Synonyms. broken-down. dilapidated. battered. rickety.

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   Dictionary definition of decrepit. In a state of extreme disrepair or deterioration, often as a result of age or neglect. "The old, decrepit building was in dire need of renovation." Detailed meaning of decrepit. It suggests that the object or person is in a weakened or fragile state, and is no longer functioning at an optimal level.

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   WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2023. de•crep•it (di krep′ it), adj. weakened by old age; feeble; infirm: a decrepit man who can hardly walk. worn out by long use; dilapidated: a decrepit stove.

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   Decrepit definition, weakened by old age; feeble; infirm: a decrepit man who can hardly walk. See more.

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   adjective. definition: in poor condition because of old age or much use; dilapidated; worn-out. He says his arthritis has made him decrepit. These decrepit buildings should be torn down. synonyms: broken-down, dilapidated, rickety, run-down, worn-out. antonyms: sturdy.

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