Synonyms for gerontology
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The study of the elderly, and of the aging process itself.
Related words
- Word family
- gerontological gerontologist
Forms
- Plural
- gerontologies
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| gerontology | falling | |
| geriatrics | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- geriatrics4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (geriatrics4 = 4 syllables).