decrepit

Meanings

• adjective

  extremely old and worn out

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪˈkɹɛp.ɪt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

aged , timeworn , withered

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with decrepit
repent , depart , impart , mispart

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Variants

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decrepit , decrepitly

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'decrepere', meaning 'to grow old'.

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Trivia

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1. The decrepit is a common theme in many works of literature, including Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Fall of the House of Usher' and Charles Dickens' 'Bleak House'.

2. The decrepit is also a popular theme in photography, particularly in the genre of urban exploration and abandoned places.

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Related Concepts

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1. dilapidated: Synonym of decrepit, meaning extremely worn out or run down.

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Culture

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In literature, the decrepit is often used to describe old and worn-out buildings, characters, or situations. In art, decrepit structures and objects are common themes in the depiction of history and the passage of time.

How to Memorize "decrepit"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an old, run-down building or a worn-out piece of clothing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of an old person or an old car.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin origin of the word, 'decrepere'.

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