Decrepit

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛkrəpɪt/

Definitions of decrepit

adjective an adjective that describes something as being worn out, broken down, or in a state of disrepair

Example Sentences

A1 The decrepit old house was falling apart.

A2 The decrepit bridge was closed for safety reasons.

B1 The decrepit car barely made it to the mechanic.

B2 The decrepit building was scheduled for demolition.

C1 The decrepit mansion was once a grand estate.

C2 The decrepit castle stood as a reminder of ancient times.

Examples of decrepit in a Sentence

formal The decrepit building was in need of major renovations.

informal That decrepit old house is falling apart.

slang I can't believe how decrepit that car is, it's a total junker.

figurative His decrepit state of mind was evident in his lack of enthusiasm for anything.

Grammatical Forms of decrepit

• past tense: decayed
• plural: decrepits
• comparative: more decrepit
• superlative: most decrepit
• present tense: decrepit
• future tense: will be decrepit
• perfect tense: has/have been decrepit
• continuous tense: is/are being decrepit
• singular: decrepit
• positive degree: decrepit
• infinitive: to be decrepit
• gerund: being decrepit
• participle: decrepit

Origin and Evolution of decrepit

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'decrepit' originated from the Latin word 'decrepitus', which means 'worn out' or 'broken down'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'decrepit' has evolved to refer to something or someone that is weakened or in a state of disrepair due to old age or neglect.