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quadragenarian

quad·ra·ge·nar·i·an
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kwod-ruh-juh-nair-ee-uh n]
    • /ˌkwɒd rə dʒəˈnɛər i ən/
    • /ˌkwɒ.drə.dʒɪ.ˈneə.rɪən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kwod-ruh-juh-nair-ee-uh n]
    • /ˌkwɒd rə dʒəˈnɛər i ən/

Definitions of quadragenarian word

  • adjective quadragenarian 40 years of age. 1
  • adjective quadragenarian between the ages of 40 and 50. 1
  • noun quadragenarian a person who is 40 years old or whose age falls between 40 and 50. 1
  • noun quadragenarian A person who is from 40 to 49 years old. 1
  • noun quadragenarian a person who is between 40 and 49 years old 0
  • adjective quadragenarian being from 40 to 49 years old 0
See all 6 definitions of quadragenarian

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Origin of quadragenarian

First appearance:

before 1830
One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < Latin quadrāgēnāri(us) consisting of forty (quādrāgēn(ī) forty each + -ārius -ary) + -an

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Parts of speech for Quadragenarian

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Quadragenarian

quadragenarian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

quadragenarian usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for quadragenarian

adjective quadragenarian

  • quadragesimal — of, relating to, or suitable for Lent; Lenten.
Just one Synonym for quadragenarian

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