senility

Meanings

• noun

  A state of advanced age, typically accompanied by a decline in mental ability.

  - "Despite her advanced senility, my grandmother still remembers her childhood in Poland."
  - "The senility of the elderly man led to his inability to manage his own finances."

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Antonyms

juvenility

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with senility
penility , venality , pauperity , vulnerability

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Variants

List of all variants of senility that leads to same result
senilities , senility

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'senilis', meaning old or elderly.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'senility' was first used in English in the late 16th century.

2. Senility is not a specific medical condition, but rather a general term used to describe a range of age-related cognitive decline.

3. Some studies suggest that regular mental stimulation, such as reading, playing games, or learning new skills, can help delay the onset of senility.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dementia: A group of symptoms caused by damage to the brain, including memory loss, impaired reasoning, and impaired communication skills. Senility is often used interchangeably with dementia, but they are not exactly the same condition.

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Culture

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Senility is a common theme in literature and art, often portrayed as a natural part of aging. In some cultures, senility is seen as a time of wisdom and reflection, while in others it is stigmatized and feared.

How to Memorize "senility"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person in their golden years, with wrinkled skin and a look of confusion in their eyes. Visualize this person struggling to remember simple things or losing their way in familiar surroundings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'senility' with the image of a wise old sage, or with the idea of growing older and wiser. This can help you remember the positive connotations of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'senility' with the word 'seniority'. This can help you remember that senility is a condition associated with old age.

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