nonagenarian

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From Latin nōnāgēnārius (“of the number ninety”) (from nonageni (“ninety each”), from nonaginta (“ninety”), from nona- (akin to novem (“nine”)) + -ginta (akin to viginti (“twenty”)), + -arius) +‎ -an

Pronunciation [edit]

  • (RP) IPA: /ˌnɒnæd͡ʒɛˈnɛːɹɪən/

Noun [edit]

nonagenarian (plural nonagenarians)

  1. One who is between the age of 90 and 99, inclusive. One who is in his or her tenth decade.

Translations [edit]

one who is between the ages of 90 and 99

Adjective [edit]

nonagenarian (not comparable)

  1. Being between the age of 90 and 99, inclusive. In one's tenth decade.
  2. Of or relating to a nonagenarian.

Coordinate terms [edit]

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