Decrepit vs Rickety - What's the difference?
decrepit | rickety |
Of an object: not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure; giddy; shaky.
Of a person: feeble in the joints; tottering.
Affected with or suffering from rickets.
As adjectives the difference between decrepit and rickety
is that decrepit is weakened or worn out from age or wear while rickety is of an object: not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure; giddy; shaky.decrepit
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* decrepid (obsolete)Derived terms
* decrepitly * decrepitudeExternal links
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*rickety
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* rickettyAdjective
(er)- He hesitated about climbing such a small, rickety ladder.
- The rickety old man hardly managed to climb the stairs.