aging
Translation
ageing, aging
Examples
The aging of the population is a major concern.
The ageing of the population is a major concern.
The wine requires a long aging process.
The wine requires a long ageing process.
Grammar Patterns
((the aging of sth./sb.)) the process of (sth./sb.) getting older The aging of the population is a problem.
((an aging process)) a process of maturation Cheese making involves an aging process.
Similar Words
Synonyms: maturation, senescence, getting older
Etymology
From the verb 'to age', from Old French 'aage' (age). The '-ing' suffix forms a noun or participle.
Memory Tips
Connect the word 'age' with the process '-ing'. Think of the rings on a tree, each one representing a year of ageing.