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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAdulthood
/ˈæd.ʌlt.hʊd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The state or condition of being an adult.
"Reaching adulthood often comes with new responsibilities and challenges." - 2
The period in life when a person is fully grown or developed.
"During adulthood, individuals typically focus on their careers and families."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'adultus', the past participle of 'adolescere' (to grow up), combined with the Old English suffix '-hād' denoting state, condition, or rank. It entered Middle English to describe the biological and social stage of complete growth and maturity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Adulthood" is said worldwide
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Âge adulte
Transliteration: Aj adulte
"L'âge adulte est souvent associé à des responsabilités accrues."
Erwachsenenalter
Transliteration: Erwachsenenalter
"Im Erwachsenenalter sind viele Menschen mit beruflichen Herausforderungen konfrontiert."
Età adulta
Transliteration: Età adulta
"L'età adulta porta nuove responsabilità."
Edad adulta
Transliteration: Edad adulta
"La edad adulta es un período de crecimiento personal y profesional."
Idade adulta
Transliteration: Idade adulta
"A idade adulta traz consigo novas responsabilidades."
वयस्कता
Transliteration: Vayaskata
"वयस्कता में व्यक्ति को नई जिम्मेदारियों का सामना करना पड़ता है।"
成年期
Transliteration: Chéngniánqī
"成年期通常伴随着新的责任。"
성인기
Transliteration: Seongingi
"성인기는 많은 새로운 책임을 동반합니다."
成人期
Transliteration: Seijin-ki
"成人期には新しい責任が伴います。"
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