aging
Pronunciation: /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒɪŋ/
The English word “aging” has 5 meanings listed here.
noun
- The process of becoming older or more mature.
- The deliberate process of making something (such as an antique) appear (or, in science fiction, become) older than it is.
- 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.
- Wear; wear and tear.
adjective
Etymology
By surface analysis, age + -ing.
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