adulthood

[uh-duhlt-hood]

noun

1. the state or period of being fully grown, fully developed, or of age.

   My mother raised four children to adulthood.

Word History and Origins

Origin of adulthood¹

adult ( def. ) + -hood ( def. )

Example Sentences

Its focus is on the lasting ramifications of decisions made during the pivotal years of early adulthood.

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The trend comes amid a shortage of doctors, long wait times for appointments and an increasing prevalence of chronic diseases earlier in adulthood.

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With a shortage of doctors, long wait times for appointments and an increasing prevalence of chronic diseases such as diabetes earlier in adulthood, patients are taking a more active role in managing their own health.

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Lindsay Lohan marked her own transition to adulthood with a Rolling Stone cover that trumpeted: “Hot, Ready and Legal!”

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An early adulthood steeped in Latino activism led to a career in law, first as a federal public defender and later a Los Angeles County judge.

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