dotage (**도**티지) — a state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/
Korean meaning: 노쇠, 망령; 정신적 균형과 민첩성이 쇠퇴한 노년기 상태
Korean pronunciation: **도**티지
Example Sentences
- Despite being in his dotage, the old king refused to abdicate the throne.
- My grandfather claims he's not in his dotage, but he tried to microwave his slippers yesterday.
- The wealthy businessman left his fortune to charity, fearing his children would claim he was in his dotage.
dotage
NOUN//ˈdoʊtɪdʒ//
a state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
an elderly man sits in his armchair looking confused while holding his glasses upside down. He squints at a family photo but cannot recognize the people in it. His adult granddaughter kneels beside him with a worried expression, gently pointing at herself in the photo. The old man's vacant stare shows he doesn't understand who she is anymore. A walking cane lies forgotten on the floor beside scattered pill bottles. The granddaughter's sad but patient smile reflects years of watching his condition worsen. the state of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'doten' meaning 'to act foolishly or be silly,' which evolved to describe the mental decline that can come with old age.
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📝Examples
“Despite being in his dotage, the old king refused to abdicate the throne.”
“My grandfather claims he's not in his dotage, but he tried to microwave his slippers yesterday.”
“The wealthy businessman left his fortune to charity, fearing his children would claim he was in his dotage.”
“In her dotage, she still insisted on driving, though she confused the gas pedal with the brake twice last week.”
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