Puberty: meaning, definitions and examples
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puberty
[ หpjuหbษti ]
during adolescence
Puberty is the stage of development during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction. It is characterized by physical changes such as growth spurts, development of secondary sexual characteristics, and hormonal fluctuations.
Synonyms
adolescence, adolescent stage, sexual maturation
Examples of usage
- Puberty typically begins around the ages of 10-14 in girls and 12-16 in boys.
- During puberty, teenagers may experience acne, mood swings, and changes in body shape.
- It is important for parents to have open communication with their children about the changes they may experience during puberty.
Translations
Translations of the word "puberty" in other languages:
๐ต๐น puberdade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฏเฅเคจ เคชเคฐเคฟเคชเคเฅเคตเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Pubertรคt
๐ฎ๐ฉ pubertas
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฐัะตะฒะต ะดะพะทััะฒะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ dojrzewanie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆๆฅๆ
๐ซ๐ท pubertรฉ
๐ช๐ธ pubertad
๐น๐ท ergenlik
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ์ถ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุจููุบ
๐จ๐ฟ puberta
๐ธ๐ฐ puberta
๐จ๐ณ ้ๆฅๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ puberteta
๐ฎ๐ธ kynรพroska
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถัะฝััััา ะถะตััะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแฅแแกแแแ แแแ แแแแฌแแคแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yeniyetmษlik
๐ฒ๐ฝ pubertad
Etymology
The word 'puberty' comes from the Latin word 'pubertas', which means adulthood or ripeness. The concept of puberty has been recognized throughout history as a significant stage of development in human life, marking the transition from childhood to adulthood.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #12,767, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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