middle-aged
|mid-dle-aged|
B2
/ˈmɪdəl eɪdʒd/
middle period of life
Etymology
Etymology Information
'middle-aged' originates from the combination of 'middle' and 'aged', where 'middle' refers to the central part and 'aged' refers to having lived for a long time.
Historical Evolution
'Middle-aged' evolved from the Old English 'middel' and 'æged', eventually becoming the modern English term 'middle-aged'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the central period of life, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
being in the middle period of life, typically between the ages of 45 and 65.
He is a middle-aged man with a successful career.
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Last updated: 2025/02/26 16:35