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senescence

noun

/səˈnɛs.əns/

Meaning

The process of growing old or the condition of aging.

The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.

aging, old age, decline, degeneration

youth, vitality

cellular senescence, human senescence, senescence process

a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion

a large public area of land with grass, trees, and paths, where people can walk or relax

boldness or forwardness in speech or behavior; sauciness

a soft, wet area of land that gives way underfoot; a complex or dangerous situation

sweet brown oval fruits that grow on date palm trees

The side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace.