anti-aging
|an-ti-a-ging|
/ˌæntiˈeɪdʒɪŋ/
against aging
Etymology
'anti-aging' is a compound formed from the prefix 'anti-' (from Greek 'anti,' meaning 'against') and 'aging,' the gerund of 'age' (English 'age' comes via Old French 'aage' from Latin 'aetas' meaning 'age').
'anti-' derives from Greek 'anti-'; 'age' came into English from Old French 'aage' (from Latin 'aetas'). The compound 'anti-aging' arose in modern English (20th century), gaining wide currency in cosmetics and medicine; UK spelling variant 'anti-ageing' is also common.
Initially it literally meant 'against aging' in a general sense; over time it has come to be used especially in marketing and medicine to mean products or treatments intended to reduce visible signs of aging.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
practices, products, or treatments intended to prevent, slow, or reverse the processes or visible signs of aging.
Anti-aging is a major focus of the cosmetics industry.
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Adjective 1
designed to prevent, reduce, or counteract the visible effects of aging (often used for creams, treatments, or products).
She uses an anti-aging serum every night.
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Last updated: 2025/10/14 10:20