aging
Time's gradual toll
Aging is the process of growing older or showing the effects of time.
Wine ages in barrels; cheese ages in caves.
An aging population has an increasing proportion of elderly people.
The aging process refers to biological decline over time.
As an adjective, aging describes something or someone showing signs of age: an aging rock star, aging infrastructure.
Also spelled ageing, especially in British English.
Relating to elderly care
- seniorHigher in rank
- elderlyAdvanced in age
- retireeOne who left work
- pensionerRetired payment recipient
octogenarian · nonagenarian · centenarian · baby boomer · population · longevity · life expectancy · retirement
Surface lines from folding
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
- dementiaChronic cognitive impairment
- Alzheimer'sDegenerative brain disease
- cataractsSteep falls or eye opacity
presbyopia · arthritis · menopause · andropause · incontinence · hearing loss · gray hair · memory loss
Gradual functional decline with age
- telomereProtective chromosome terminus
- telomeraseChromosome-tip lengthening enzyme
- apoptosisProgrammed cell death
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
free radicals · DNA damage · cellular · antioxidant · genes · hormone · metabolism · mitochondria
Progressive loss of function
- atrophyWasting from disuse
- deteriorationProcess of declining quality
- decayGradual organic breakdown
- frailtyWeakness of body
withering · fading · decrepitude · enfeeblement · weakening · regression · infirmity · debility
Twelve-month spans
- decadesTen-year periods
- generationsPeople born around same time
- lifespanTotal existence duration
- passageSegment of text
chronological · milestone · birthday · anniversary · mortality · finite · fleeting · inevitable
Progress toward maturity
- growthIncrease in size
- ripeningBecoming ready to eat
- mellowingGradually becoming softer
- seasoningSubstance improving food taste
maturing · progression · evolution · advancement · refinement · enrichment · cultivation · blossoming
Quality from past eras
- barrelHooped cylindrical vessel
- oakQuercus genus member
- cellarUnderground storage room
- bottleContainer for liquids
tannins · reserve · fermentation · decant · sommelier · complexity · bouquet · cellaring
Copper oxidation's green crust
- tarnishOxidation discoloration on metal
- weatheringAtmospheric breakdown of materials
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- corrosionChemical wearing away
antiquing · distressing · wear · finish · character · bronze · copper · discoloration
Practical knowledge from life
- sageWisdom keeper or seasoning
- elderSenior figure of authority
- insightDeep perceptive understanding
- perspectiveAttitude or spatial rendering
knowledge · judgment · understanding · discernment · maturity · counsel · mentor · storytelling
geriatric
Relating to elderly care
pensioner · octogenarian · nonagenarian · centenarian · baby boomer · population · longevity · life expectancy · retirement · Social Security
wrinkles
Surface lines from folding
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
- dementiaChronic cognitive impairment
- Alzheimer'sDegenerative brain disease
cataracts · presbyopia · arthritis · menopause · andropause · incontinence · hearing loss · gray hair · memory loss · cognitive decline
senescence
Gradual functional decline with age
- telomereProtective chromosome terminus
- telomeraseChromosome-tip lengthening enzyme
- apoptosisProgrammed cell death
oxidation · free radicals · DNA damage · cellular · antioxidant · genes · hormone · metabolism · mitochondria · collagen
degeneration
Progressive loss of function
- atrophyWasting from disuse
- deteriorationProcess of declining quality
- decayGradual organic breakdown
frailty · withering · fading · decrepitude · enfeeblement · weakening · regression · infirmity · debility · wasting
years
Twelve-month spans
- decadesTen-year periods
- generationsPeople born around same time
- lifespanTotal existence duration
passage · chronological · milestone · birthday · anniversary · mortality · finite · fleeting · inevitable · graceful
development
Progress toward maturity
seasoning · maturing · progression · evolution · advancement · refinement · enrichment · cultivation · blossoming · flowering
vintage
Quality from past eras
bottle · tannins · reserve · fermentation · decant · sommelier · complexity · bouquet · cellaring · breathing
verdigris
Copper oxidation's green crust
- tarnishOxidation discoloration on metal
- weatheringAtmospheric breakdown of materials
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
corrosion · antiquing · distressing · wear · finish · character · bronze · copper · discoloration · fading
experience
Practical knowledge from life
perspective · knowledge · judgment · understanding · discernment · maturity · counsel · mentor · storytelling · legacy
- causes of damagestress, trauma, pollution, neglect, abuse
- Deteriorationdecay, rot, degradation, deterioration, corrosion
- gradual processeserosion, learning, evolution, growth, healing
- Human Developmentgrowth, heredity, genetics, puberty, adolescence
- life changesmarriage, death, divorce, birth, graduation
- life cycleslife cycle, birth, death, growth, metamorphosis
agingyouthful
Seeming not old
young · youth · juvenile · adolescent · infantile
agingrejuvenating
Restoring youthful energy
fresh · vigorous · vital · vibrant · flourishing
- aging gracefullyAccepting life's later stages gracefully
- aging parentsMother and father advancing in years
- anti-aging creamSkincare product reducing wrinkles
- aging processBiological decline over time
- premature agingAccelerated biological deterioration
- aging outSurpassing maximum age threshold