puberty

The word “puberty” has 3 syllables: pu-ber-ty

It's pronounced as /ˈpjuː.bɚ.ti/

What is synonym and antonym for puberty?

In the thesaurus, “puberty” has 5 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for puberty along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for puberty

adolescence
maturity onset
pubescence
teenage years
youth

Antonyms for puberty

babyhood
childhood
infancy
prepubescence
toddlerhood

Meanings of puberty

noun
1. A developmental phase brought about by the action of hormones as part of the maturing process. For humans, there are three in total.
2. The age at which a person is first capable of sexual reproduction.
3. The period when a plant begins to flower.

Example Sentences

Most boys begin puberty between the ages of twelve and fourteen.
During puberty, the body undergoes significant hormonal changes.
Early puberty can sometimes cause emotional challenges for teenagers.
Girls typically experience puberty earlier than boys.
The doctor explained the physical signs that indicate the start of puberty.

On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to puberty, such as: adolescence, babyhood, childhood, infancy, maturity onset, prepubescence, pubescence.

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