ageing
|ag-e-ing|
B2
/ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/
(age)
time of life
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ageing' originates from the Old French word 'aage', which meant 'period of life'.
Historical Evolution
'aage' transformed into the Middle English word 'age', and eventually became the modern English word 'ageing'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'period of life', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'growing old'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of growing old or maturing.
The ageing of the population is a concern for many countries.
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Last updated: 2025/05/29 09:21