Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
puberty
Noun
/ˈpjuːbərti/
Definition
The period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction.
Examples
- During puberty, many teens experience growth spurts and changes in their bodies.
- It is important to have open conversations with children about the changes they’ll face during puberty.
- Puberty generally starts between the ages of 9 and 14 for girls and 10 and 15 for boys.
Meaning
Puberty is a developmental stage where a person’s body undergoes physical and hormonal changes, leading to the ability to reproduce and commonly associated with the transition from childhood to adulthood.
Synonyms
- Adolescence
- Development
- Maturation
- Manhood (for males)
- Womanhood (for females)
