Definition of SEPTUAGENARY

septuagenary

Plural: septuagenaries

Adj

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

Noun

  • Synonym of septuagenarian: a seventy-year-old.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin septuāgēnārius (“containing 70”) either directly or via French septuagénaire, from Latin septuāgēnus (“70 each”) + -ārius (“-ary”), from septuāgintā (“seven tens, 70”). Cognate with septuagenarian.

Synonyms

septuagenarian

Scrabble Score: 18

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Words With Friends Score: 0

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