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gerontic

Pronunciation: /dʒɛˈrɒntɪk/

Definition of gerontic

adjective

  • relating to old age, elderly people, or senescent animals or plants.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek gerōn, geront- 'old man' + -ic

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