How to Pronounce Senile
Senile
'sinaɪl
Syllables:
se·nile
Part of speech:
adjective
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Definition
Senile means showing signs of old age, especially when someone forgets things or becomes confused.
Examples
- My grandfather is senile and often forgets where he puts his keys.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| senile dementia | collocation | SE-nile de-MEN-tia | He was diagnosed with senile dementia last year. |
| senile plaque | collocation | SE-nile PLAQUE | Senile plaques are common in Alzheimer's disease. |
| senile decay | collocation | SE-nile de-CAY | The doctor explained the process of senile decay. |
| senile changes | collocation | SE-nile CHANGES | Senile changes in the brain affect memory. |
Fun Fact
Senile comes from the Latin 'senex,' meaning old man, originally describing wisdom with age before it shifted to mean mental decline in old age.
Word Family
noun
senility
The condition of being old and having problems with memory or thinking clearly.
"His senility made it hard for him to remember things."
adjective
senile
Showing the weakness of old age, especially in the mind.
"The doctor said he was becoming senile because he forgot names often."
adverb
senilely
In a way that shows weakness or confusion because of old age.
"He smiled senilely when he could not remember where he was."
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