Antonyms for geriatric


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : jer-ee-a-trik, jeer-
Phonetic Transcription : ˌdʒɛr iˈæ trɪk, ˌdʒɪər-


Definition of geriatric

Origin :
  • 1909, formed in English from Greek geras, geros "old age" (from PIE root *gere- "to grow old" (see gerontology) + iatrikos "of a physician," from iatros (see -iatric).
  • As in old : adj advanced in age
  • As in senior citizen : noun someone of advanced years

Synonyms for geriatric

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