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Meaning of adulthood
The state of being a fully grown adult.
Etymology of adulthood
The word "adulthood" originates from the Old English and Old French words "adult" and "adulthood", which are derived from the Latin word "adultus", meaning "grown up" or "mature".
The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the state of being a fully grown adult.
Synonyms
maturity
manhood
womanhood
majority
maturity stage
grown-up stage
adulthood stage
matureness
ripeness
maturity level
grownupness
adulthood period
mature age
manhood stage
womanhood stage
maturity phase
grown-up phase
adulthood phase
maturity status
grownup status
adulthood status
maturity years
grown-up years
adulthood years
mature years
manhood years
womanhood years
majority years
Definitions
- The state of being fully grown or developed, typically associated with physical, emotional, and psychological maturity.
- * The period of life when an individual is considered a fully grown adult, typically after reaching the age of majority.
Usage Examples
- Reaching adulthood is a significant milestone in an individual's life, marked by increased independence and responsibility.
- * The transition from adolescence to adulthood can be a challenging and overwhelming experience for many young people.
Antonyms
childhood
adolescence
youth
immaturity
minority
infancy
toddlerhood
juvenescence
preadulthood
preteenage
teenage
prepubescence
pubescence
boyhood
girlhood
juvenility
nonage
underagedness