This is the 14111th most frequent German word.
geschritten
"Geschritten" is the past participle of "schreiten," meaning "stepped" or "proceeded."
Here, 'geschritten' is used as the participle of the verb 'schreiten,' which means 'to stride or step in a formal or measured way'.
Der Tänzer hat geschritten durch den Raum.
The dancer has stepped through the room.
In this context, 'geschrittenen' is used as an adjective derived from the participle, describing someone of advanced age.
Im geschrittenen Alter bevorzugt man oft ruhigere Tätigkeiten.
In advanced age, one often prefers quieter activities.
Again, 'geschritten' serves as the participle of 'schreiten,' illustrating the act of striding in a figurative sense.