age-specific
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B2
/eɪdʒ spəˈsɪfɪk/
age-related
Etymology
Etymology Information
'age-specific' originates from the combination of 'age' and 'specific', where 'age' refers to a period of life and 'specific' means clearly defined or identified.
Historical Evolution
'Age-specific' was formed by combining the words 'age' and 'specific' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to a particular age group', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or varying according to age.
The study focused on age-specific mortality rates.
Synonyms
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