geronto-

especially before a vowel, geront-.

1. a combining form meaning “old age,” used in the formation of compound words.

   gerontology.

geronto-

combining form

1. indicating old age

   gerontology

   gerontophilia

Word History and Origins

Origin of geronto-¹

< Greek, combining form representing geront-, stem of gérōn old man

Word History and Origins

Origin of geronto-¹

from Greek gerōn, geront- old man

Example Sentences

Ah, good Master Geronto! pray heartily, bear a me a little while, And me shall pay ye all without any deceit or guile: Me have much business for my pretty knacks to send to England.

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