Aging: meaning, definitions and examples

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aging

 

[ หˆeษชdส’ษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

process of becoming older

Aging is the process of becoming older, which involves physical, mental, and emotional changes. It can also refer to the accumulation of changes in an organism over time. Aging is a natural process that affects all living beings.

Synonyms

development, maturation, ripening

Examples of usage

  • The aging process varies greatly between individuals.
  • Scientists are studying the effects of aging on human health.
  • Aging can lead to various health issues.
Context #2 | Verb

to grow older

To age means to grow older over time. This can refer to both living beings and inanimate objects. The aging process can lead to deterioration or changes in quality.

Synonyms

develop, grow old, mature

Examples of usage

  • As cheese ages, its flavor becomes more pronounced.
  • The film began to age poorly due to lack of care.
  • People often reflect on their lives as they age.

Translations

Translations of the word "aging" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น envelhecimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเฅเคพเคชเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Alterung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penuaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะฐั€ั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ starzenie siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่€ๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vieillissement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ envejecimiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaลŸlanma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ธํ™”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุดูŠุฎูˆุฎุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stรกrnutรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ starnutie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่€ๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ staranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถldrun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ั‚ะฐัŽ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yaลŸlanma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ envejecimiento

Etymology

The word 'aging' comes from the Old French 'age', which means 'age, lifetime, or period of life'. It has roots in the Latin word 'aetas', meaning 'age or period'. The modern usage of aging has evolved to encompass not only the physical process of becoming older but also the associated changes in various aspects of life, including social and psychological dimensions. The concept of aging has been studied for centuries, with philosophers and scientists alike seeking to understand its implications on health, lifestyle, and mortality. With advancements in medicine and an increasingly aging population, discussions around aging have gained prominence in recent years, focusing on quality of life and the potential for a longer, healthier life.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,907 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.