Quadragenarian

//ˌkwɑdɹəd͡ʒɪˈnɛɹiən// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of fortysomething: a person between 40 and 49 years old.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or related to fortysomethings. not-comparable

Synonyms

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denarianfortysomethingnonagenarianoctogenarianquadragenariousquadragenary

Etymology

From Latin quadrāgēnārius (“containing 40”) + -an, either directly or via French quadragénaire, from Latin quadrāgēnus (“40 each”) + -ārius (“-ary”), from quadrāgintā (“four tens, forty”). Cognate with quadragenary, quadragenarious, and quadragene.

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