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senescent
Senescent (adj) means growing old, or breaking down as time goes by.
adj
1
Growing old, or breaking down as time goes by.
2
Typical of old age.
3
(biology) No longer able to divide.
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Etymology
Comes from Latin senescens, the present participle of senescere (“to grow old”), which itself came from senere (“to be old”), from senex (“old”).
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What is the meaning of senescent?
"senescent" (adj) means growing old, or breaking down as time goes by.
What is another word for senescent?
Other words for "senescent" include aging, ageing.
What is the opposite of senescent?
The opposite of "senescent" is young.
What are the different meanings of senescent?
"senescent" has 3 main meanings: 1. Growing old, or breaking down as time goes by; 2. Typical of old age; 3. (biology) No longer able to divide.
