agerasia
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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
- youthful appearance in an old person