Dotage

Pronunciation: /ˈdɑːtɪdʒ/

Definitions of dotage

noun a state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness

Example Sentences

A1 In his dotage, he enjoys spending time with his grandchildren.

A2 As people age, they may enter a phase of dotage where they require more assistance.

B1 The elderly woman's family noticed signs of dotage setting in as she became forgetful and confused.

B2 Despite his dotage, the retired professor continued to pursue his passion for writing.

C1 The actor's performance in the role of an elderly man in dotage was praised for its authenticity.

C2 The novel delves into the themes of love, loss, and dotage, painting a poignant picture of old age.

Examples of dotage in a Sentence

formal In his dotage, the elderly man struggled to remember simple tasks.

informal My grandma is in her dotage now, but she still has a sharp wit.

slang I hope I'm not in my dotage when I retire, I still want to have fun!

figurative The company's outdated policies are a sign of their dotage in the industry.

Grammatical Forms of dotage

• past tense: doted
• plural: dotages
• comparative: more doting
• superlative: most doting
• present tense: dotes
• future tense: will dotage
• perfect tense: have doted
• continuous tense: is dotaging
• singular: dotage
• positive degree: doting
• infinitive: to dotage
• gerund: dotaging
• participle: doting

Origin and Evolution of dotage

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'dotage' originated from the Middle English word 'doten', which means to be feeble-minded or to act foolishly.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dotage' has evolved to refer to the state of being senile or mentally impaired due to old age. It is now commonly used to describe someone's excessive affection or infatuation towards someone or something.