senile

• Sich auf den körperlichen und geistigen Abbau im Alter beziehend oder diesen zeigend, insbesondere mit nachlassenden geistigen Fähigkeiten.

Relating to or exhibiting the physical and mental decline associated with old age.

1. Mentally or physically infirm with ageB2formalmedical

   Relating to or exhibiting a decline in mental or physical abilities due to old age.

   Senil

   • The elderly patient showed signs of senile dementia.
   • Senile changes in the brain can affect memory and cognition.
   • He was diagnosed with senile osteoporosis, which weakened his bones.

   Synonymeageddecrepitdodderingfeebleinfirmsenescent

   Antonymealertsharpvigorousyouthful