adj.
Pronunciation: di- ' kre-p ə t
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin decrepitus
Date: 15th century
1 : wasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
2 a : impaired by use or wear : WORN-OUT b : fallen into ruin or disrepair
3 : DILAPIDATED , RUN-DOWN
synonyms see WEAK
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