Definition of Aging

1. Noun. Acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time.

Exact synonyms: Ageing, Ripening
Specialized synonyms: Mellowing
Generic synonyms: Biological Process, Organic Process

2. Adjective. Growing old.
Exact synonyms: Ageing, Senescent
Similar to: Old
Derivative terms: Senesce, Senescence, Senescence

3. Noun. The organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age.
Exact synonyms: Ageing, Senescence
Specialized synonyms: Catabiosis
Generic synonyms: Biological Process, Organic Process
Derivative terms: Senescent

Definition of Aging

1. the process of growing old [n -S]

Medical Definition of Aging

1. The gradual changes in the structure and function of humans and animals that occur with the passage of time, that do not result from disease or other gross accidents, and that eventually lead to the increased probability of death as the person or animal grows older. It does not apply to microorganisms. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Aging

aghast(p)
agible
agila
agilas
agile
agilely
agileness
agilenesses
agiler
agilest
agilities
agility
agin
Agincourt
aging (current term)
aging (current term)
agings
aginner
aginners
agio
agios
agiotage
agiotages
agism
agisms
agist
agisted
agister
agisters
agisting

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