ScienceAugust 17, 2026

supercentenarians

SOO-per-sen-tuh-NER-ee-unz

Definition

People who have reached the age of 110 years or older.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'super' (above or beyond) and 'centenarius' (containing a hundred), referring to someone who has exceeded a hundred years of age.

In the news

The article questions the accuracy of demographic data regarding supercentenarians, noting that many individuals counted in this group may have actually passed away years prior.

Misconceptions about people who live over 100 years old.

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Vietnam.vn

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