Ageable

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪdʒəbəl/

Definitions of ageable

adjective capable of aging or suitable for aging

Example Sentences

A1 The movie is ageable for children under 10 years old.

A2 The book is ageable for teenagers and young adults.

B1 The game is ageable for players of all skill levels.

B2 The museum exhibit is ageable for both children and adults.

C1 The music festival is ageable for people of all ages and backgrounds.

C2 The play is ageable for a sophisticated audience with diverse interests.

Examples of ageable in a Sentence

formal The wine expert explained that this particular bottle is highly ageable and will only improve with time.

informal My grandma's secret to looking ageable is drinking plenty of water and getting enough sleep.

slang I heard that new skincare product is supposed to make you look super ageable.

figurative The classic car was described as ageable, as it retained its value and charm over the years.

Grammatical Forms of ageable

• past tense: aged
• plural: ageables
• comparative: more ageable
• superlative: most ageable
• present tense: age
• future tense: will age
• perfect tense: have aged
• continuous tense: is aging
• singular: ageable
• positive degree: ageable
• infinitive: to age
• gerund: aging
• participle: aged

Origin and Evolution of ageable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'ageable' is derived from the root word 'age' combined with the suffix '-able'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something capable of aging or being aged, the word 'ageable' has evolved to also refer to the process of becoming more mature or seasoned over time.