Definition of OCTOGENARY

octogenary

Plural: octogenaries

Adj

  • Of or related to the number 80, particularly
  • Of or related to the number 80, particularly
  • Synonym of octogenarian: lasting or aged 80 years; 80-year-old.

Noun

  • Synonym of eightysomething: a person 80 to 89 years old.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin octōgēnārius (“containing 80”) either directly or via French octogénaire, from Latin octōgēnus (“80 each”) + -ārius (“-ary”), from octōgintā (“eight tens, 80”). Cognate with octogenarian.

Scrabble Score: 16

octogenary: not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
octogenary: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
octogenary: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

octogenary: not valid in Words With Friends