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senility

se·ni·lity

UK/səˈnɪlɪti/ US/sʌˈnɪlʌti/ rare archaic

noun

1.

mental infirmity as a consequence of old age; sometimes shown by foolish infatuations

Synonyms
2.

the state of being senile

Origin

From senile + -ity.

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