elderliness
|el/der/li/ness|
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/ˈɛldərlɪnəs/
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/ˈɛldəlɪnəs/
(elderly)
advanced age
Etymology
Etymology Information
'elderliness' originates from the Old English word 'eldra,' where 'eld' meant 'old age.'
Historical Evolution
'eldra' transformed into the Middle English word 'elder,' and eventually became the modern English word 'elderliness.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'old age,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the state of being elderly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being elderly.
Elderliness often comes with wisdom and experience.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45