age-old
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/ˈeɪdʒ oʊld/
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/ˈeɪdʒ əʊld/
ancient
Etymology
Etymology Information
'age-old' originates from the combination of 'age' and 'old', where 'age' meant 'a long period of time' and 'old' meant 'having existed for a long time'.
Historical Evolution
'age-old' has been used in English since the 19th century to describe something that has been around for a long time.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'something that has existed for a long time', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having existed for a very long time; ancient.
The age-old tradition of storytelling has been passed down through generations.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45