adj
decrepit
dih-KREHP-iht
adj
1
Weakened, worn out, or in poor condition, typically from age or long use.
"The decrepit old barn looked ready to collapse in the next storm."
"He felt decrepit after the long illness, barely able to climb the stairs."
How to Use Decrepit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOld, worn-out, and falling apart — whether describing a building, vehicle, or a person's body.
Common pairings
decrepit building
decrepit old man
fall into decrepit condition
Word Forms
more decrepit comparative, most decrepit superlative
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Etymology
From Middle French décrépit, from Latin dēcrepitus ("very old"), related to crepāre ("to creak").