early-onset
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/ˈɜrli ˈɒnˌsɛt/
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/ˈɜːli ˈɒnˌsɛt/
beginning earlier than usual
Etymology
Etymology Information
'early-onset' originates from the combination of 'early' and 'onset', where 'early' means 'before the usual time' and 'onset' means 'the beginning of something'.
Historical Evolution
'early-onset' was formed by combining the words 'early' and 'onset' to describe conditions that begin earlier than usual.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'beginning earlier than usual', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to the appearance of symptoms or the onset of a condition at an earlier age than is typical.
Early-onset Alzheimer's disease can affect individuals in their 40s or 50s.
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Last updated: 2025/07/18 16:30