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puberty
/ˈpjuː.bər.ti/
[/ˈpjuː.bər.ti/]
growing into adulthood
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The stage at which a child's body matures and becomes capable of reproduction.
Example
During puberty, teenagers often grow rapidly and experience many changes.
During puberty, teenagers often grow rapidly and experience many changes.
Etymology
From Latin 'pubertas', meaning adulthood.
How & Where It’s Used
A normal stage of human development in the teenage years.