English Explanatory Dictionary

gerontic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to old age or the elderly.
  2. Of or pertaining to senescent animals or plants.

Pronunciation

/dʒɛˈɹɒnt.ɪk/ /d͡ʒɛˈɹɑːnt.ɪk/ en-us-gerontic.ogg

Word forms

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Etymology

First attested in the late 19th century. From Ancient Greek γέρων (gérōn, “old man”).

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