Main Entry: de·crep·it

Pronunciation: \di-ˈkre-pət\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin decrepitus

Date: 15th century

1 : wasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
2 a : impaired by use or wear : worn-out b : fallen into ruin or disrepair
3 : dilapidated, run-down

synonyms see weak

— de·crep·it·ly adverb