adj
senescent
Senescent (adj) means growing old; decaying with the lapse of time.
adj
1
Growing old; decaying with the lapse of time.
2
Characteristic of old age.
3
That ceases to divide.
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Etymology
From Latin senescens, present participle of senescere (“to grow old”), from senere (“to be old”), from senex (“old”).
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What is the meaning of senescent?
"senescent" (adj) means growing old; decaying with the lapse of time.
What are the different meanings of senescent?
"senescent" has 3 main meanings: 1. Growing old; decaying with the lapse of time; 2. Characteristic of old age; 3. That ceases to divide.