decrepit Synonyms & Antonyms
/dɪˈkɹɛp.ɪt/
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Decrepit as an Adjective
1
Weakened or worn out from age or wear.
Word Forms & Grammar
decrepit (comparative more decrepit, superlative most decrepit)
Words That Rhyme With Decrepit
Origin of Decrepit
From Middle English decrepyt (ante 1439), from Middle French décrépit, from Latin dēcrepitus (“very old”), from crepō (“to creak”).
Decrepit at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈkɹɛp.ɪt/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | Weakened or worn out from age or wear |
| Comparative / superlative | more decrepit, most decrepit |
Pronouncing Decrepit
The standard pronunciation of decrepit is /dɪˈkɹɛp.ɪt/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (kɹɛp).