elderspeak
English
noun
Definitions
- A simplified, patronizing speech style used by younger adults when addressing elderly people.
Etymology
Suffix from English elder.
Origin
English
elder
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- elder English
- elderate English
- elderberry English
- eldercare English
- elderdom English
- elderfather English
- elderflower English
- elderhood English
- elderish English
- elderly English
- eldermother English
- eldern English
- eldership English
- elderwed English
- eldress English
- fore-elder English
- eldre Middle English