senility Meaning & Definition
/səˈnɪlɪti/
What Does Senility Mean?
Senility is used as a noun meaning The bodily and mental deterioration associated with old age: Synonym of senescence. It is also used to mean The losing of memory and reason due to senescence.
Quick Facts About Senility
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /səˈnɪlɪti/ |
| Synonyms | second childhood and dotage |
| Antonyms | juvenility |
| Plural | senilities |
Senility Definition (Noun)
- The bodily and mental deterioration associated with old age: Synonym of senescence.
- The losing of memory and reason due to senescence.
He was entering his years of senility and not liking it a bit.
- An elderly, senile person.
Noun
- Senescence; the bodily and mental deterioration associated with old age.
Synonyms of Senility
Senility synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Senility
Senility in a Sentence
He was entering his years of senility and not liking it a bit.
Word Forms & Grammar
senility (countable and uncountable, plural senilities)
Words That Rhyme With Senility
Origin of Senility
From senile + -ity.
Senility: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is senility?
Senility is a noun.
What is another word for senility?
Close synonyms of senility are second childhood and dotage. See the full list of senility synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of senility?
The opposite of senility is juvenility.
What is the plural of senility?
The plural of senility is senilities.