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agedness

agedness

8.7
The state of being old in people or things
  • noun
  • /ˈeɪdʒɪdnəs/
  • Archaic
translation icon : vejez
  • Her agedness gives her a unique perspective on life.

Examples

  • The agedness of the ancient tree is remarkable.

  • The agedness of the ancient oak tree was evident in its gnarled branches and thick trunk.

  • As the population increases in agedness, society must adapt to new needs.

  • Her agedness did not stop her from leading an active and fulfilling life.

  • The agedness of the building was apparent in its crumbling stone walls.

  • With his gray hair and slow movements, his agedness reflected many years of wisdom and experience.

  • The museum showcased artifacts that highlighted the agedness of the civilization that once thrived there.

Synonyms

age
vsagedness
665 1.0

The later time in life when a person is old

describes the general quality of being in that stage rather than the stage itself
old age
vsagedness
109 2.0

The later part of life after middle age when people often retire and may lose strength

focuses on the quality of being elderly rather than the time period
ripe old age
vsagedness
10 2.7

An age when someone has lived for a very long time

means being advanced in years without implying health or long life
oldness
vsagedness
1 4.0

How long a person or thing has been around

is the term for the specific human condition of advanced years
eld
vsagedness
  • Archaic
1 9.9

The time in a person's life when they are old

is the neutral modern term for that life-stage characteristic
ancientness
vsagedness
8.3

A quality that shows something is very old

refers to being old as a personal characteristic rather than historical antiquity

Antonyms

3 3.8

Being young and full of energy

How Old

senescence
  • Specialized
3 8.9
agedness
  • Archaic
8.7
old age
109 2.0
middle age
10 2.2
adulthood
61 3.1
youth
164 1.0

Surface Forms

agedness singular
agednesses plural

Morphology

agedness = aged (transparent) = aged + ness

Formed by a standard noun-forming suffix '-ness' added to the adjective 'aged', yielding the quality of being old.

Etymology

Agedness starts with age, a word that comes from a Latin word meaning 'time of life', and adds the ending -ness, which means 'state' or 'quality'. So agedness literally means the 'state of being old', which is why we use it to talk about how old a person or thing is.