Flashcards: Latin Derivatives

senescent

 

growing old; aging

 

It is said that the senescent Roman Empire lacked the energy to sustain itself.

 

senile (showing physical or mental deterioration as a result of old age), senility

 

Latin root words: senesco, senescere, senui - to grow old; senilis, senile - of an old man; senex, senis - old, aged

 

Next Word

Return to Flashcard Lists