First Known Use: 1796
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senectitude
noun se·nec·ti·tude \si-ˈnek-tə-ˌtüd, -ˌtyüd\
Definition of SENECTITUDE
: the final stage of the normal life span
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Origin of SENECTITUDE
Medieval Latin senectitudo, alteration of Latin senectus old age, from sen-, senic-, senex old, old man — more at senior
Rhymes with SENECTITUDE
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