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senile

adjective/sɨˈniɫ/medium

se·nil

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of old age, especially showing a loss of mental faculties.
Grandfather began showing some forgetfulness, signs of early senile decline.
The institution cares for people with senile diseases.
Common collocations
senile dementiasenile agesenile symptomssenile decline

Etymology

Do latim 'senilis', de 'senex' (velho).

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