Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
age-old-question
noun
/eɪdʒ oʊld ˈkwɛsʧən/
Definition
A long-standing question that has been considered for many years.
Examples
- One age-old question is whether nature or nurture has a greater impact on a person’s development.
- The age-old question of what came first, the chicken or the egg, still fascinates people.
- Philosophers have tackled the age-old question of the meaning of life for centuries.
Meaning
An inquiry or problem that has persisted through time and has been debated or discussed by many people.
Synonyms
- timeless inquiry
- perennial question
- long-standing question
