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puberty

Pronunciation: /ˈpjuːbəti/
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Definition of puberty

noun

[mass noun]
  • the period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction: the onset of puberty a particularly traumatic puberty

Derivatives

pubertal

adjective

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin pubertas, from puber 'adult', related to pubes (see pubes)

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