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Ageing has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time

"The aged wine has acquired a rich, velvety smoothness that makes it truly enjoyable after years of resting in the cellar."

2

the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age

"The ageing skin around her eyes had deepened into wrinkles over the years."

3

Britain, Australia, and New Zealand standard spelling of aging.

"The ageing process is a natural part of life that affects everyone eventually."

In plain English: Ageing is the process of getting older and showing signs that you are no longer young.

"The ageing process is a normal part of life that everyone experiences eventually."

Usage: Use this variant in British English contexts to align with regional spelling standards that prefer the 'g' over the American 'z'. It is interchangeable with "aging" only when adhering specifically to these dialects.

Verb
1

present participle of age

"The ageing process causes our skin to lose its elasticity over time."

Adjective
1

growing old

"The ageing process is inevitable, but maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help slow it down."

2

Britain, Australia, and New Zealand standard spelling of aging.

"The ageing process is a natural part of life that occurs in all living organisms."

In plain English: Ageing describes something that is getting old and worn out over time.

"The ageing population is putting more pressure on healthcare systems."

Example Sentences
"The ageing population is putting more pressure on healthcare systems." adj
"The ageing process is a normal part of life that everyone experiences eventually." noun
"The ageing of the population presents significant challenges for healthcare systems." noun
"Many countries are facing difficulties with their pension funds due to rapid ageing." noun
"She studied the social effects of ageing in her recent research paper." noun
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