Definitions for old age
old age

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1. old age, years, age, eld, geezerhoodnoun

   a late time of life

   "old age is not for sissies"; "he's showing his years"; "age hasn't slowed him down at all"; "a beard white with eld"; "on the brink of geezerhood"

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1. old agenoun

   The latter part of life, the part of life after one's prime.

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1. Old age

   Old age is the range of ages nearing and surpassing the life expectancy of human beings; it is the end of the human life cycle. Terms, some of them euphemisms, for people at this age include old people, the elderly (worldwide usage), OAPs (British for Old Age Pensioner), seniors, senior citizens (American), older adults (in the social sciences), and elders (many cultures). Old people often have limited regenerative abilities and are more susceptible to disease, syndromes, injuries, and other illnesses than younger adults. Some disciplines and domains focus on the aging and the aged, such as the organic processes of aging (senescence), medical studies of the aging process (gerontology), diseases that afflict older adults (geriatrics), technology to support the aging society (gerontechnology), and leisure and sport activities adapted to older people (such as senior sport). The elderly face social problems related to retirement, loneliness, and ageism.Old age is not a definite biological stage: the chronological age denoted as "old age" varies culturally and historically.In 2011, the United Nations proposed a human-rights convention to protect old people.

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1. old age

   Old age is a late period or stage in a person's life, typically considered to start around the age of 65, which is often associated with retirement. It is characterized by the decline in physical strength, mental capabilities, and overall health, while also often accompanied by increased wisdom and experience. It's the final phase in the human aging process, following childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. The definition of old age can vary based on different cultural, societal, and individual perceptions.

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1. Old age

   Old age consists of ages nearing or surpassing the average life span of human beings, and thus the end of the human life cycle. Euphemisms and terms for old people include, Leanne, seniors, senior citizens, older adults, the elderly, and elders. Old people often have limited regenerative abilities and are more prone to disease, syndromes, and sickness than younger adults. For the biology of ageing, see senescence. The medical study of the aging process is gerontology, and the study of diseases that afflict the elderly is geriatrics.

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1. Old Age

   "Old Age" is a poignant short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores the themes of aging, nostalgia, and the inevitability of mortality. Through the reflections of its elderly protagonist, the narrative delves into the complexities of growing old, highlighting the physical and emotional changes that accompany this stage of life. Chekhov captures the vulnerability, isolation, and bittersweet memories that often characterize old age, offering a profound meditation on the passage of time and the search for meaning in later years. With his characteristic empathy and subtle humor, Chekhov invites readers to reflect on the universal experience of aging and the human condition.

   
   

   Submitted by acronimous on February 19, 2025  

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1. old age

   Read the full text of the Old Age poem by Arthur Symons on the Poetry.com website.

2. Old Age

   Read the Old Age book at Literature.com

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1. • Time Of Life

Anagrams for old age »

1. age-old

2. gaoled

How to pronounce old age?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of old age in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of old age in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of old age in a Sentence

1. Proverb:

   If old age was the same as wisdom, any old donkey would be a celebrated Justice.

2. Meryl Streep Streep:

   That aside, I agree with him, it's good to live in the place where you are. ... You can put old age on. It's a lot harder to take it off.

3. Noël Coward:

   I have always paid income tax. I object only when it reaches a stage when I am threatened with having nothing left for my old age -- which is due to start next Tuesday or Wednesday.

4. Benjamin Disraeli:

   Youth is a blunder; manhood a struggle; old age a regret.

5. Don Stenta:

   I’m the kind of person who always carries around 20 extra pounds, and I have a family history of heart problems in old age, but I’ve always had normal blood pressure and normal cholesterol, and I didn’t think I was in danger this young.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=old age
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Old_Age
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Age
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=old age