presenile

[ pree-see-nahyl, -nil, -sen-ahyl ]
/ priˈsi naɪl, -nɪl, -ˈsɛn aɪl /

adjective

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

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Origin of presenile

First recorded in 1895–1900; pre- + senile

Words nearby presenile

preselector, presell, presence, presence chamber, presence of mind, presenile, presenile dementia, presenility, present, present arms, present participle
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Medical definitions for presenile

presenile
[ prē-sē′nīl′, -sĕn′īl′ ]

adj.

Of or characteristic of the period prior to the usual onset of senility.
Affected with presenility.
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