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Geriatric

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌdʒɛɹ.iˈæt.ɹɪk/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Geriatric is an adjective meaning Relating to the elderly.

Meaning

Relating to the elderly.

More Meanings

  1. Elderly, old.
  2. Relating to geriatrics.
  3. (slang) An old person.

Example Sentences

At that moment he was practicing one of his professions—that of geriatric psychiatrist.
Proper nutrition is a cornerstone of geriatric health, yet it is often overlooked in home-care settings.
The study examined the efficacy of geriatric interventions in reducing the frequency of falls among the elderly.

Word Forms

Synonyms for geriatric

Depending on context, synonyms include hoary, elder, elderly, gerontologic, gerontological, matured.

hoaryelderelderlygerontologicgerontologicalmaturedseniorsuperannuatedpreservedwintrygenarianoldsteragerantiquebadge-covecheesercrinklyeldgeezergrayheadgreyhead

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include gerontological, older, elderly, old, ageing, cgs.

gerontologicalolderelderlyoldageingcgssenescentagedsenioragingancientvenerablehoarytimeworninfirmdodderingwizenedsuperannuateddecrepit

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