Definition of SENESCE

senesce

Verb

  • grow old or older
    • "Young men senesce"
  • To grow older; to reach maturity.

Examples

  • All living organisms senesce.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin senēscere (“to grow old”).

Synonyms

age, get on, maturate, mature, grow up, to age

Scrabble Score: 9

senesce: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
senesce: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
senesce: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

senesce: valid Words With Friends Word