🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

Età adulta

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Età adulta

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Adulthood/ˈædʌlthʊd/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"L'età adulta porta nuove responsabilità."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The state or condition of being an adult.

    "Reaching adulthood often comes with new responsibilities and challenges."
  2. 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

The term 'adulthood' originates from the Old English 'adulthood', which combines 'adult' from Latin 'adultus', meaning 'grown up', and the suffix '-hood', denoting a state or condition. The concept has evolved to signify the stage of life when an individual is considered mature and responsible.

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