presenile

[ pree-see-nahyl, -nil, -sen-ahyl ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or exhibiting the characteristics of presenility; prematurely old.

Word History and Origins

Origin of presenile¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; pre- + senile

Example Sentences

The two conditions of senile and presenile dementia cannot therefore be separated scientifically.

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