senescent
Pronunciation: [sɪˈnɛs.ənt]
Word
Context: "biology"
(adjective) when something or someone is getting older and showing signs of aging. Like how plants or animals can change as they grow up and become old.
Example
The senescent tree showed beautiful colors in the autumn, reminding us of its long life.
Example
The young sapling was not yet senescent and still vibrant and green.
Example
What are some signs that a plant is becoming senescent?
Context: "aging"
(adjective) related to the process of growing old or aging. We use this word when we talk about how living things are slowly changing as they get older.
Example
The scientist studied the senescent cells to understand how aging affects health.
Example
The healthy young athlete was far from being senescent.
Example
How do senescent factors influence our body's health as we age?
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