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caducity

ca·du·ci·ty [ kə dssətee ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. infirmity: the weakening or loss of physical or mental powers that sometimes occurs in later life

2. perishableness: the quality of being perishable or impermanent

[Mid-18th century. < French caducité< caduc "transitory" < Latin caducus (see caducous)]
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