octogenary
octogenary · octogenaries
Synonym of eightysomething: a person 80 to 89 years oldSynonym of eightysomething: a person 80 to 89 years old.
UK/ɒkˈtɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.nə.ri/US/ɑkˈtɑ.d͡ʒəˌnɛr.i/
Meaning
1 senses(obsolete)Synonym of eightysomething: a person 80 to 89 years old.
Origin
From Latin octōgēnārius (“containing 80”) either directly or via French octogénaire, fromFrom Latin octōgēnārius (“containing 80”) either directly or via French octogénaire, from Latin octōgēnus (“80 each”) + -ārius (“-ary”), from octōgintā (“eight tens, 80”). Cognate with octogenarian.
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Forms
plural: octogenaries| Singular | octogenary |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsSee also
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