senescent [adjective]

Definition of senescent:

growing old

Synonyms of senescent:

● Ageing

● Aging

● Senescence

● Senile

● Decrepit

● Elderly

● Ancient

● Geriatric

● Doddering

● Superannuated


Opposite/Antonyms of senescent:

● Young

● Spring chicken

● Youthful

● Adolescent

● Youngish

● Immature


Sentence/Example of senescent:

A feature shared by senescent cells in culture and in vivo is shortening of the telomeres.