three-decade-old
|three-de-cade-old|
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/θriː ˈdɛkeɪd oʊld/
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/θriː ˈdɛkeɪd əʊld/
30 years old
Etymology
Etymology Information
'three-decade-old' originates from the combination of 'three,' 'decade,' and 'old,' where 'three' indicates the number 3, 'decade' refers to a period of 10 years, and 'old' signifies age.
Historical Evolution
The term 'three-decade-old' combines the words 'three,' 'decade,' and 'old' to describe something that has existed for 30 years.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having existed for 30 years,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having existed for 30 years.
The three-decade-old building was finally renovated.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/27 08:55