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gerontic
adjective
uk /dʒerˈɒn.tɪk/ us /dʒɚˈɑːn.tɪk/
medical specialized
relating to or involving old people: （人）老年的
The researchers were investigating gerontic cognitive changes.研究人员正在调查老年认知变化。
Gerontic dependency - the proportion of dependent elderly - has increased, a consequence of a population ageing.
biology specialized
relating to or involving old plants or animals: （动植物）年老的
Mature and gerontic forms have been found.已经发现了成熟型和年老型。
Some of the gerontic specimens differ.
A larger number of retirees would need to be supported by a smaller number of younger workers - a worsening of the gerontic dependency ratio.
Here, the juvenile forms are more scarce, and mature to gerontic forms prevail.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Physically and mentally mature & immature
adult
adulting
ageing
babyish
childish
immaturely
immaturity
infantile
juvenile
make a man (out) of someoneidiom
mature
maturity
petulance
petulancy
petulant
petulantly
post-adolescent
secondary sexual characteristic
sophomoric
young at heartidiom
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Describing people who are old
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Decaying and staying fresh
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