Adulthood
/ˈæd.ʌlt.hʊd/noun
The state or condition of being an adult.
Did you know?In many ancient cultures, the transition to adulthood was marked by rituals that invoked the favor of deities, symbolizing the heavy responsibilities bestowed upon the mature.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*h₂edʰ-
“to grow, to mature”
Latin
Latin
adultus
“grown up, matured”
Old French
Old French
adult
“grown, mature”
Middle English
Middle English
adulte
“mature, fully grown”
Modern English
English
adulthood
“the state of being an adult”
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