puberty
Puberty (noun) means the stage of development, driven by hormones, during which a child's body matures into an adult body capable of reproduction. Example: “Puberty usually starts sometime between the ages of 9 and 14.”
How to use puberty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe period when a child's body changes into an adult body, driven by hormones.
Word forms
puberties plural
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_____ usually starts sometime between the ages of 9 and 14.
Etymology
From Old French puberté, from Latin pubertas ("the age of maturity").
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What does “puberty” mean?
The word “puberty” means the stage of development, driven by hormones, during which a child's body matures into an adult body capable of reproduction. In plain terms, the period when a child's body changes into an adult body, driven by hormones.
How do you pronounce “puberty”?
“Puberty” is pronounced PYOO-buh-tee (/ˈpju.bɚ.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “puberty” in a sentence?
Here is “puberty” used in a sentence: “Puberty usually starts sometime between the ages of 9 and 14.”
What part of speech is “puberty”?
“Puberty” is a noun.
Where does the word “puberty” come from?
The word “puberty” comes from Latin. From Old French puberté, from Latin pubertas ("the age of maturity").
Is “puberty” a common word?
“Puberty” is an uncommon word in modern English.