Adulthood Definition

noun

The time of life when one is expected to take responsibility for one's own actions and well-being.

The boy entered adulthood by undergoing a rite of passage.
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Noun

Singular:
adulthood
Plural:
adulthoods

Origin of Adulthood

  • From adult +‎ -hood

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Adulthood Sentence Examples

  • To raise a child to adulthood requires your heart, energy, time, and wealth.

  • Upon reaching adulthood, men continue competing.

  • Paying bills is my least favorite part of adulthood.

  • He has left footmarks of service that can be traced from his school days and into adulthood.

  • Mary 's sister, Anne, gave birth to ten children but none survived into adulthood.

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Words Starting With

AADADU

Words Ending With

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Words Starting With A and Ending With D

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With A9 Letter Words Ending With D