Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Nonagenarian

//ˌnɑnəd͡ʒɪˈnɛriən// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or related to ninetysomethings. not-comparable

    ""But what’s that got to do with your health and longevity?" the neighbor inquired. "Why," said the nonagenarian, "I've spent most of my life in the open air.""

Adjective
  1. 1
    being from 90 to 99 years old wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of ninetysomething: a person between 90 and 99 years old.
  2. 2
    someone whose age is in the nineties wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin nōnāgēnārius (“containing ninety”) + -an (suffix forming adjectives and representative nouns), either directly or via French nonagénaire, from nōnāgēnī (“ninety each”) + -ārius (“-ary”), from nōnāginta (“nine tens, ninety”).

Etymology 2

From Latin nōnāgēnārius (“containing ninety”) + -an (suffix forming adjectives and representative nouns), either directly or via French nonagénaire, from nōnāgēnī (“ninety each”) + -ārius (“-ary”), from nōnāginta (“nine tens, ninety”).

See also for "nonagenarian"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: nonagenarian