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Definition of decrepitly

decrepitly

/dɪˈkrɛp.ɪt.li/
de · crep · it · ly
Adjective:decrepit
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• adverb

1

In a manner that is worn out, frail, or weakened by age, illness, or long use.

Example

"The elderly hound shuffled decrepitly across the porch to greet its owner."

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• Nearby Words

decree
decrement
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decriminalization
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'decrepit' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Decrepit' derives from the Latin 'decrepitus' (very old, infirm), from 'de-' (down, completely) and 'crepare' (to rattle or creak), evoking the image of something worn out to the point of creaking.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Decrepitly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/decrepitly
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