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geriatric

ger·i·at·ric
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [jer-ee-a-trik, jeer-]
    • /ˌdʒɛr iˈæ trɪk, ˌdʒɪər-/
    • /ˌdʒer.iˈæt.rɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jer-ee-a-trik, jeer-]
    • /ˌdʒɛr iˈæ trɪk, ˌdʒɪər-/

Definitions of geriatric word

  • adjective geriatric of or relating to geriatrics, old age, or aged persons. 1
  • noun geriatric Slang. an old person. 1
  • noun geriatric Of or relating to old people, especially with regard to their health care. 1
  • adjective geriatric elderly, of or in old age 1
  • noun geriatric old person 1
  • adjective geriatric Geriatric is used to describe things relating to the illnesses and medical care of old people. 0

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Origin of geriatric

First appearance:

before 1925
One of the 11% newest English words
1925-30; < Greek gér(ōn) old man + iatric

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Geriatric

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

geriatric popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for geriatric

adj geriatric

  • gray — of a color between white and black; having a neutral hue.
  • ancient — Ancient means very old, or having existed for a long time.
  • tired — having a tire or tires.
  • decrepit — Something that is decrepit is old and in bad condition. Someone who is decrepit is old and weak.
  • venerable — commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity; worthy of veneration or reverence, as because of high office or noble character: a venerable member of Congress.

noun geriatric

  • pensioner — a person who receives or lives on a pension.
  • old-timer — a person whose residence, membership, or experience began long ago and has been continuing for a considerable length of time; veteran.
  • patriarch — the male head of a family or tribal line.
  • oldster — an old or elderly person.
  • retiree — a person who has retired from an occupation or profession.

adjective geriatric

  • elderly — (of a person) old or aging.
  • old — far advanced in the years of one's or its life: an old man; an old horse; an old tree.
  • enfeebled — Make weak or feeble.
  • exhausted — Drained of one's physical or mental resources; very tired.
  • experienced — Having knowledge or skill in a particular field, especially a profession or job, gained over a period of time.

Antonyms for geriatric

adj geriatric

  • young — being in the first or early stage of life or growth; youthful; not old: a young woman.
  • youthful — characterized by youth; young.
  • inexperienced — not experienced; lacking knowledge, skill, or wisdom gained from experience.
  • current — A current is a steady and continuous flowing movement of some of the water in a river, lake, or sea.
  • modern — of or relating to present and recent time; not ancient or remote: modern city life.

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