all-age
|all/age|
B1
/ɔːl eɪdʒ/
suitable for everyone
Etymology
Etymology Information
'all-age' originates from the combination of 'all' meaning 'every' and 'age' meaning 'the length of time that a person has lived or a thing has existed'.
Historical Evolution
'all-age' has been used in modern English to describe something suitable for all age groups.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'suitable for all ages', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
suitable or appropriate for people of all ages.
The movie is rated all-age, so everyone can watch it.
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Last updated: 2025/01/12 12:33