ageing — the process of growing old or becoming older
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of growing old or becoming older
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- South Korea's ageing population is a major issue for civil service policy makers to address in 2026.
- My grandfather said, 'I'm not ageing, I'm just becoming a limited edition!'
- The city council allocated a budget for repairing the ageing water pipes.
ageing
NOUN[/ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/]
the process of growing old or becoming older
The ageing lighthouse keeper still climbs the stairs every evening at sunset.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Ageing derives from the noun 'age', which originates from Latin 'aetas' (lifetime, period), itself descended from 'aevum' (time, eternity). The term nominilizes the process of growing older through the passage of time.
Breakdown
age (from Latin aetas, meaning lifetime or period) + -ing (suffix forming gerunds and present participles, indicating ongoing process or action as a noun).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“South Korea's ageing population is a major issue for civil service policy makers to address in 2026.”
“My grandfather said, 'I'm not ageing, I'm just becoming a limited edition!'”
“The city council allocated a budget for repairing the ageing water pipes.”
“Even my smartphone is ageing faster than me these days - it can barely run any apps!”
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