nonagenarian
English
Etymology
From Latin nōnāgēnārius (“of the number ninety”) (from nonageni (“ninety each”), from nonaginta (“ninety”), from nona- (akin to novem (“nine”)) + -ginta (akin to viginti (“twenty”)), + -arius) + -an
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌnɒnæd͡ʒɛˈnɛːɹɪən/
Noun
nonagenarian (plural nonagenarians)
- One who is between the age of 90 and 99, inclusive. One who is in his or her tenth decade.
Translations
one who is between the ages of 90 and 99
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Adjective
nonagenarian (not comparable)
- Being between the age of 90 and 99, inclusive. In one's tenth decade.
- Of or relating to a nonagenarian.
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