Centenarian

Pronunciation: /sɛnˈtɛnɛriən/

Definitions of centenarian

noun a person who is 100 years old or older

Example Sentences

A1 My great-grandmother is a centenarian.

A2 The local newspaper featured a story about a centenarian celebrating her 100th birthday.

B1 Centenarians are often interviewed for their wisdom and life experiences.

B2 The nursing home organized a special event to honor the centenarians living there.

C1 Researchers are studying the genetics of centenarians to understand the secrets to their longevity.

C2 Becoming a centenarian is a rare accomplishment that few people achieve in their lifetime.

Examples of centenarian in a Sentence

formal The centenarian celebrated her 100th birthday with a grand party.

informal My great-grandma is a centenarian and still loves to tell stories from her youth.

slang I can't believe that old dude is a centenarian, he's seen it all!

figurative The ancient tree in the forest could be considered a centenarian, standing tall for over a hundred years.

Grammatical Forms of centenarian

• past tense: lived
• plural: centenarians
• comparative: more centenarian
• superlative: most centenarian
• present tense: is a centenarian
• future tense: will be a centenarian
• perfect tense: has been a centenarian
• continuous tense: is being a centenarian
• singular: centenarian
• positive degree: centenarian
• infinitive: to be a centenarian
• gerund: being a centenarian
• participle: centenarian

Origin and Evolution of centenarian

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'centenarian' originates from the Latin word 'centenarius', which means 'consisting of a hundred'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone or something that is a hundred years old or consists of a hundred parts, the term 'centenarian' has evolved to specifically refer to a person who is 100 years old or older.