aging — the process of growing old or developing the appearance and characteristics of old age
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of growing old or developing the appearance and characteristics of old age
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My mom started using anti-aging products, but she still asks me how to use Facebook.
- The aging building needs major renovations to meet safety standards.
- Wine aging in oak barrels develops a richer flavor.
aging
NOUN[/ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/]
the process of growing old or developing the appearance and characteristics of old age
The natural process of growing older
Through aging comes the art of staging raging emotions
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French 'age', which developed from Latin 'aetas' meaning 'age' or 'era'. The suffix '-ing' was added to denote the ongoing process of growing older.
Breakdown
age (from Latin aetas, meaning age or time period) + -ing (progressive suffix indicating a continuous process)
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📝Examples
“My mom started using anti-aging products, but she still asks me how to use Facebook.”
“The aging building needs major renovations to meet safety standards.”
“Wine aging in oak barrels develops a richer flavor.”
“Scientists are studying the genetic factors involved in aging.”
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