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ageable

|age-a-ble|

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/ˈeɪdʒəbl/

mature with age

Etymology
Etymology Information

'ageable' originates from the English word 'age,' which comes from the Latin word 'aetas,' meaning 'period of life.'

Historical Evolution

'age' evolved from the Old French word 'aage,' which was derived from the Latin 'aetas.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'period of life,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of maturing with age.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of maturing or improving with age, often used in reference to wine or cheese.

This wine is highly ageable and will improve over the next decade.

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Last updated: 2025/05/29 07:51