late-onset
|late-on-set|
B2
/leɪt ˈɒnˌsɛt/
beginning later in life
Etymology
Etymology Information
'late-onset' originates from the combination of 'late,' meaning 'after the usual time,' and 'onset,' meaning 'beginning or start.'
Historical Evolution
'Late-onset' has been used in medical contexts to describe conditions that manifest later in life.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'beginning later than usual,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a condition or disease that appears later in life, typically in adulthood.
Alzheimer's disease is often described as a late-onset condition.
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Last updated: 2025/06/29 22:34