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senescence

/sɨnˈɛsəns/

Meanings
noun
The state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "The effects of senescence, such as wrinkles and slower movement, become more noticeable as people get older." "
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Related Words

Illustration condition

condition noun

/kənˈdɪʃən/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

Illustration sentence

sentence noun

[ˈsɛntn̩t͡s]

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

Illustration accumulated

accumulated verb

/əˈkjuːmjʊleɪtɪd/ /əˈkjumjəleɪtɪd/

To heap up in a mass; to pile up; to collect or bring together (either literally or figuratively)

"He wishes to accumulate a sum of money."

Illustration macromolecules

macromolecules noun

/ˌmækroʊˈmɑːləkjuːlz/ /ˌmækroʊˈmɑːlɪkjuːlz/

A very large molecule, especially used in reference to large biological polymers (e.g. nucleic acids and proteins).

"The food we eat contains macromolecules like proteins and carbohydrates, which our bodies need for energy and growth. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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signaling verb

/ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋ/ /ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋɡ/

To indicate; to convey or communicate by a signal.

"The teacher was signaling to the students to be quiet by raising her hand. "

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excessive adjective

/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/

Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.

"Putting a wide vibrato on a single 16th triplet note at 160 beats per minute seems rather excessive."

Illustration telomeres

telomeres noun

/ˈteləˌmɪərz/ /ˈtiləˌmɪərz/

Either of the sequences of DNA at each end of a eukaryotic chromosome.

"Scientists study telomeres to understand how chromosomes are protected at their ends. "

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contributes verb

/kənˈtrɪbjuːts/ /ˈkɒntrɪbjuːts/

To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.

"to contribute articles to a journal"

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shortening verb

/ˈʃɔːrtənɪŋ/ /ˈʃɔːrtnɪŋ/

To make shorter; to abbreviate.

"The teacher is shortening the essay assignment from five pages to three. "

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reddening verb

/ˈrɛdnɪŋ/ /ˈrɛdənɪŋ/

To become red or redder.

"The sun's rays reddened the child's face as he played outside. "

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noticeable adjective

/ˈnəʊtɪsəbl̩/ /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl̩/

Capable of being seen or noticed.

"The difference in her haircut was noticeable immediately. "