aging
The process of becoming older or more matureThe process of becoming older or more mature.
Meaning
4 senses(countable, uncountable)The process of becoming older or more mature.
Altern, Alterung
старе́ниеstarénije
старі́нняstarínnja, ста́рінняstárinnja
the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age
(countable, uncountable)The deliberate process of making something (such as an antique) appear (or, in science fiction, become) older than it is.
(countable, uncountable)The accumulation of damage to macromolecules, cells, tissues and organs with the passage of time; the progressing loss of health, mobility, vibrancy and body functionality, resulting in biological death.
(countable, uncountable)Wear; wear and tear.
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Origin
By surface analysis, age + -ing.By surface analysis, age + -ing.
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Forms
plural: agingsSynonyms
3 synonyms- the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age:ageingsenescence
- acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time:ripeningageing
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable