Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The state of being adult or completely developed: as, in full vigor and adulthood.
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- noun The time of
life when one is expected to takeresponsibility for one's own actions and well-being.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the state (and responsibilities) of a person who has attained maturity
- noun the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
Etymologies
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Examples
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I can only hope that whatever they choose to do in adulthood is because they chose to do it.
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The most important thing is not to infect the child with what you call "adulthood."
Sadhguru: Learning Joy From Your Child Sadhguru 2012
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The most important thing is not to infect the child with what you call "adulthood."
Sadhguru: Learning Joy From Your Child Sadhguru 2012
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The most important thing is not to infect the child with what you call "adulthood."
Sadhguru: Learning Joy From Your Child Sadhguru 2012
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The most important thing is not to infect the child with what you call "adulthood."
Sadhguru: Learning Joy From Your Child Sadhguru 2012
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The most important thing is not to infect the child with what you call "adulthood."
Sadhguru: Learning Joy From Your Child Sadhguru 2012
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When the tale of transition from childhood to adulthood is placed in a serious cultural context, when the film conveys distinctive challenges and unique paths, when the story is told by skilled filmmakers -- their interest is back!
Stewart Nusbaumer: Peace & Survial: Two Worthy Docs Stewart Nusbaumer 2010
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When the tale of transition from childhood to adulthood is placed in a serious cultural context, when the film conveys distinctive challenges and unique paths, when the story is told by skilled filmmakers -- their interest is back!
Stewart Nusbaumer: Peace & Survial: Two Worthy Docs Stewart Nusbaumer 2010
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Even in adulthood, as the years go by, their legacy lives on within.
Isha Judd: Are You Like Your Mother? Isha Judd 2010
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If the subset of students most likely to continue problem drinking in adulthood can be identified during college, they might benefit from counseling or programming that specifically aims to lower long-term high-risk drinking, the researchers say.
research studies 2009
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