octogenary

发音

US /ɑkˈtɑ.d͡ʒəˌnɛr.i/
UK /ɒkˈtɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.nə.ri/

词形变化

octogenaries 复数 octogenaries

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Synonym of eightysomething: a person 80 to 89 years old.

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adj.
  1. 1.

    Of or related to the number 80, particularly

    废旧
  2. 2.

    Of or related to the number 80, particularly

    Synonym of octogenarian: lasting or aged 80 years; 80-year-old.

    废旧

词源

From Latin octōgēnārius (“containing 80”) either directly or via French octogénaire, from Latin octōgēnus (“80 each”) + -ārius (“-ary”), from octōgintā (“eight tens, 80”). Cognate with octogenarian.

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