puberty
Translation
puberty
Examples
Puberty is a time of many changes.
Puberty is a time of many changes.
He is going through puberty right now.
He is going through puberty right now.
Grammar Patterns
to go through puberty to experience the process of puberty He is going through puberty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: adolescence, teenage years
Etymology
From Latin 'pubertas' (age of maturity), from 'pubes' (adult).
Memory Tips
The 'pube' root relates to physical maturity. Think of it as the transition to becoming a mature adult.