English Explanatory Dictionary

octogenary

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or related to the number 80, particularly
  2. Synonym of octogenarian: lasting or aged 80 years; 80-year-old.
noun
  1. Synonym of eightysomething: a person 80 to 89 years old.

Pronunciation

/ɑkˈtɑ.d͡ʒəˌnɛr.i/ /ɒkˈtɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.nə.ri/

Word forms

octogenary octogenaries

Etymology

From 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.

Synonyms

octogenarian eightysomething
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