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decrepitude

/dɪˈkrɛpɪtjuːd/ noun · British & US
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What does decrepitude mean?

noun

The state of being worn out, dilapidated, or in a state of disrepair; a decline into a state of decay or deterioration.

Example

"The old mansion was a testament to the decrepitude of the once-grand estate."

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