Defect and Decrepitude

Defect

Defect noun - Something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing.

Decrepitude and defect are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Decrepitude" instead a noun "Defect".

Decrepitude

Decrepitude noun - A state of deterioration due to old age or long use.
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Synonyms for Decrepitude

Defect and decrepitude are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defect" instead a noun "Decrepitude".

How words are described

physical physical defect physical decrepitude
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