senescence [noun]

Definition of senescence:

the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age

Synonyms of senescence:

● Ageing

● Aging

● Senescent

● Senility

● Old age

● Decrepitude

● Agedness


Opposite/Antonyms of senescence:

● Adolescence

● Newness

● Youngness

● Strength


Sentence/Example of senescence:

The vegetative tissues of perennials may also be systemically less sensitive to senescence signals.