Definition

Noun: - Youthful appearance in an old person: The state or condition of looking young despite being advanced in age.

Usage

• This is a formal, specialized term, often used in medical, gerontological, or literary contexts to describe the phenomenon of an elderly individual retaining a remarkably youthful look.
• It is typically used as a subject or object in a sentence.

Examples

• The actress was famous for her remarkable , often being cast in roles decades younger than her actual age.
• Scientists studied his genetics, hoping to find clues to his apparent .
• In the portrait, the nobleman's was captured by the artist, making his true age a mystery.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metaphorically to describe institutions or objects that appear new or modern despite their age.
  • The ancient city's vibrant culture gave it a sense of agerasia.

Variants and Related Words

• Ageless (adj): Not appearing to grow old; timeless.
  • She has an ageless beauty.
• Gerontology (n): The scientific study of old age, the process of aging, and the particular problems of old people.
• Senescence (n): The condition or process of deterioration with age; the state of being old.

Synonyms

• Youthfulness (in old age)
• Vital appearance (in the elderly)

Antonyms

• Senility
• Decrepitude
• Agedness

Notes

• is a rare and technical word derived from Greek roots ( "without" + "old age"). It is not commonly used in everyday conversation but is precise in its meaning.

Noun

1. youthful appearance in an old person