senescence
/sɪˈnesns/noun
उच्चारण सिनेस्न्स
जरावस्था, बुढ़ापा
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the process of becoming old and showing the effects of being old
जरावस्था, बुढ़ापा
- the senescence of plant cells
- Yellow leaves are a sign of senescence in the autumn.
- Scientists are studying the senescence of human skin cells.
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- Falling leaves are a visible sign of senescence in trees.
- Senescence is a natural stage in the life of every living thing.
Synonyms ageing old age decline decrepitude senility
Opposite youth growth juvenescence
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Keep apart senescence (the natural process of ageing) and senility (weakness of mind in old age).
Senescence (बूढ़े होने की प्राकृतिक प्रक्रिया) और senility (वृद्धावस्था में मन की दुर्बलता) को अलग रखिए।
Keep the old-age words together: senescence, senility, dotage, decrepitude (being old and weak), geriatric (connected with old people's medical care), gerontology (the study of ageing).
वृद्धावस्था के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: senescence, senility, dotage, decrepitude (बूढ़ा और कमज़ोर होना), geriatric (वृद्धों की चिकित्सा से संबंधित), gerontology (वृद्धावस्था का अध्ययन)।