aging — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The process of becoming older or more mature.

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2. The deliberate process of making something (such as an antique) appear (or, in science fiction, become) older than it is.

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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.

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   Synonyms

   senescence

4. Wear; wear and tear.

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Adjective

1. Becoming elderly.

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   Examples

   The aging artist could no longer steadily hold the brush.

   A few aging men tiptoed in [...] men who had been Bert's companions at drinking or pennyante while the world passed them by.

Adjective

1. growing old

   Synonyms

   ageingsenescent

Noun

1. acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time

   Synonyms

   ripeningageing

   Broader terms

   organic processbiological process

2. the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age

   Synonyms

   ageingsenescence

   Broader terms

   organic processbiological process