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Added 10 October 2026

geriatric

/ˌdʒɛɹ.iˈæt.ɹɪk/ adjective

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about geriatric at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Of or relating to the aged.
geriatric disorder
Of or relating to or practicing geriatrics.
geriatric hospital

Origin

From geriatrics. By surface analysis, Ancient Greek γῆρας (gêras, “old age”) + -iatric.

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