Senile

Pronunciation: /ˈsiːnaɪl/

Definitions of senile

adjective showing a decline or deterioration of physical strength or mental functioning, especially in old age

Example Sentences

A1 My senile grandmother often forgets where she put her glasses.

A2 The senile old man wandered aimlessly around the nursing home.

B1 The doctor diagnosed the patient with senile dementia.

B2 Despite his senile age, the professor's mind was sharp and alert.

C1 The senator's senile ramblings during the debate raised concerns about his mental capacity.

C2 The author's portrayal of the senile character was both poignant and realistic.

Examples of senile in a Sentence

formal The doctor diagnosed the elderly patient with senile dementia.

informal My grandpa keeps forgetting things, he's getting a bit senile.

slang Don't mind him, he's just a senile old man.

figurative The company's outdated policies are like a senile old man refusing to change.

Grammatical Forms of senile

• past tense: seniled
• plural: seniles
• comparative: more senile
• superlative: most senile
• present tense: senile
• future tense: will be senile
• perfect tense: have been senile
• continuous tense: is being senile
• singular: senile
• positive degree: senile
• infinitive: to be senile
• gerund: seniling
• participle: senile

Origin and Evolution of senile

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'senile' originates from the Latin word 'senilis' which is derived from 'senex' meaning 'old man'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the characteristics or conditions of old age, the word 'senile' has evolved to also refer to cognitive decline associated with advanced age.