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单词 presenile
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presenile

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

adjective

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

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, presentable, present arms
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Example sentences from the Web for presenile

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

    Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 5|Various

Medical definitions for presenile

presenile
[ prē-sēnīl′, -sĕnīl′ ]

adj.

Of or characteristic of the period prior to the usual onset of senility.
Affected with presenility.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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