agerasia
|a-ge-ra-sia|
C2
/ˌædʒəˈreɪziə/
youthful appearance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agerasia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agerasia,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'geras' meant 'old age.'
Historical Evolution
'agerasia' was borrowed directly from Greek into English, retaining its original form and meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without old age,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the condition of looking younger than one's actual age.
Despite being in her 60s, her agerasia made her look like she was in her 40s.
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Last updated: 2025/05/29 22:21