age-dependent
|age/de/pend/ent|
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/eɪdʒ-dɪˈpɛndənt/
Relies on age
Etymology
Etymology Information
'age-dependent' originates from the combination of 'age' and 'dependent', where 'age' refers to the length of time a person has lived or a thing has existed, and 'dependent' means relying on something else.
Historical Evolution
'Age-dependent' is a modern English term formed by combining 'age' and 'dependent', reflecting the concept of reliance on age.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'relying on age', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or varying according to a person's age.
The effectiveness of the vaccine is age-dependent.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45