Nonagenarian

Pronunciation: /ˌnɑnədʒəˈnɛriən/

Definitions of nonagenarian

noun a person who is between 90 and 99 years old

Example Sentences

A1 My nonagenarian neighbor still goes for a walk every morning.

A2 The nonagenarian celebrated her 95th birthday with a big party.

B1 The nonagenarian shared stories of their youth with the younger generation.

B2 The nonagenarian's wisdom and life experiences were highly respected by all.

C1 The nonagenarian was a prominent figure in the community for decades.

C2 The nonagenarian's autobiography detailed a life full of adventures and challenges.

Examples of nonagenarian in a Sentence

formal The nonagenarian philanthropist donated a large sum of money to the local hospital.

informal My neighbor, a nonagenarian, still goes for walks every morning.

slang That nonagenarian is one tough cookie!

figurative The ancient oak tree in the park could be considered a nonagenarian in tree years.

Grammatical Forms of nonagenarian

• past tense: nonagenarianed
• plural: nonagenarians
• comparative: more nonagenarian
• superlative: most nonagenarian
• present tense: nonagenarian
• future tense: will be nonagenarian
• perfect tense: have been nonagenarian
• continuous tense: being nonagenarian
• singular: nonagenarian
• positive degree: nonagenarian
• infinitive: to be nonagenarian
• gerund: being nonagenarian
• participle: nonagenarianing

Origin and Evolution of nonagenarian

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'nonagenarian' originated from the Latin word 'nonagenarius', which means 'containing ninety'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is in their nineties, the term 'nonagenarian' has evolved to encompass a broader age range, typically referring to someone who is between the ages of 90 and 99.