ageing
Translation
aging, getting older, maturing
Examples
The signs of ageing are inevitable.
The signs of aging are inevitable.
We have an ageing population.
We have an aging population.
Grammar Patterns
aging ((noun)) used as an adjective to mean 'becoming older'. We have an aging population.
the process of aging used as a noun for the process of getting older. The signs of aging are inevitable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: senescence, maturation; Antonyms: youth, growth
Etymology
From the verb 'to age' plus the '-ing' suffix, forming a gerund (noun) or present participle (adjective). It denotes a process.
Memory Tips
The '-ing' ending suggests an ongoing process or action. Think of the continuous process of getting older. Note the US spelling 'aging'.