aging
verbnounadjectiveattested in dialogue
- //ˈeɪ.d͡ʒɪŋ//
The process of becoming older or more mature.
verb
- 1
Also a form of agepresent participle and gerund of age
Etymology
By surface analysis, age + -ing.
noun
- 1
The process of becoming older or more mature.
- 2
The deliberate process of making something (such as an antique) appear (or, in science fiction, become) older than it is.
- 3
The accumulation of damage to macromolecules, cells, tissues and organs with the passage of time; the progressing loss of health, mobility, vibrancy and body functionality, resulting in biological death.
- 4
Wear; wear and tear.
adjective
- 1
Becoming elderly.
The aging artist could no longer steadily hold the brush.
Forms
- plural
- agings
- comparative
- more aging
- superlative
- most aging
aggression · The act of initiating hostilities or invasion.aggressive · Characterized by aggression; highly combative; prone to…agh · An exclamation of mild horror, disgust or frustration
aging · The process of becoming older or more mature.
agitated · Angry, annoyed, bothered or worked up.Agnes · A female given name from Ancient Greek.ago · Before now, before the present time