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February 1, 1996
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Merriam-Webster's Wordwatch: Discover the origin of more than 1,500 words in Merriam-Webster's New Book of Word Histories.

Q. I'm 44 and don't feel ``middle-aged.'' What is the definition of ``middle age'' these days?

A. Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition, defines ``middle age'' as ``the period of life from about 40 to about 60.'' With average life expectancy in this country at about 75, there's no reason 40 shouldn't logically be considered middle age. You might call 40-60 ``clinical'' middle age, if you like, to be differentiated from ``social'' middle age, which could depend on factors such as attitude and lifestyle.

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