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adulthood

/əˈdʌltˌhʊd/ /æˈdʌltˌhʊd/

Meanings
noun
The state or condition of a human being once it has reached physical maturity, and is presumed to have reached a state of psychological maturity, to wit: once it has become an adult.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "Graduating from college often marks the beginning of adulthood for many young people." "
age human person body mind condition stage family society

Related Words

Illustration condition

condition noun

/kənˈdɪʃən/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

Illustration graduating

graduating verb

/ˈɡrædʒueɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪŋ/

To be recognized by a school or university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.

"The man graduated in 1967."

Illustration reached

reached verb

/ɹiːtʃt/

To extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand).

"He reached for a weapon that was on the table."

Illustration sentence

sentence noun

[ˈsɛntn̩t͡s]

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

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maturity noun

/məˈtjʊəɹəti/ /məˈtʊəɹəti/

The state of being mature, ready or ripe.

"Some foods and drinks, like wine, only reach their full taste at maturity, which literally comes at a price"

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college noun

/ˈkɒlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑlɪd͡ʒ/

A corporate group; a group of colleagues.

"The college of teachers collaborated on a new curriculum for the school. "

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majority noun

/məˈd͡ʒɒɹɪti/ /məˈd͡ʒɑɹɪti/

More than half (50%) of some group.

"The majority agreed that the new proposal was the best."

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psychological adjective

/ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/

Of or pertaining to psychology.

"The teacher's psychological approach to teaching helped students feel more comfortable in class. "

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presumed verb

/prɪˈzjuːmd/ /priˈzuːmd/

With infinitive object: to be so presumptuous as (to do something) without proper authority or permission.

"He presumed to use the company car for a personal trip without asking his manager. "

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example noun

/əɡˈzæmpl̩/ /ɘɡˈzɐːmpɯ/ /ɪɡˈzɑːmpl̩/

Something that is representative of all such things in a group.

"The teacher gave a good example of a sentence using the past tense. "

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physical noun

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/

Physical examination.

"How long has it been since your last physical?"

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beginning noun

/bɪˈɡɪn.ɪŋ/

The act of doing that which begins anything; commencement of an action, state, or space of time; entrance into being or upon a course; the first act, effort, or state of a succession of acts or states.

"The beginning of the school year is always exciting. "