Definition of puberty in English:

puberty

noun ˈpjuːbətiˈpjubərdi

mass noun

The period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction.
青春期，发育期；发育
the onset of puberty
a particularly traumatic puberty
Example sentencesExamples
- Times have changed; many girls are now reaching puberty at Primary School.
- The onset of acne is usually around puberty, but in a minority of cases it may also start in adulthood.
- As puberty begins, your body begins to produce hormones that cause your eggs to mature.
- Some children grow slightly more slowly than others and reach puberty later than average.
- The magnitude of the difference rises substantially after puberty, but the reason for this change is unclear.
- Islam requires women to cover all parts of their body except their face and hands when they reach puberty.
- Now the gymnasts for instance have been shown to have delayed menarche and also delayed puberty.
- If you have not shown any signs of puberty by the age of fifteen, it is a good idea to visit your GP for a check-up.
- The possibility that puberty is occurring earlier in Britain than previously has caused great interest.
- Central to this are the sex hormones, which are produced at puberty.
- During puberty or nearing menopause, many women have irregular periods so no treatment is necessary.
- The onset of puberty appears to be triggered by changes in the blood melatonin level.
- This is quite common in adolescents and is often first noted at the onset of puberty.
- Generally, girls reach puberty approximately six months to a year earlier than boys.
- Our study indicates that puberty may also be a highly vulnerable period.
- Significant differences in the timing of the onset of puberty between populations are well known.
- Then, girls reach puberty before boys and so are more mature in their both their approach to learning and ability to learn.
- An increase in physical size is the first sign of puberty in boys.
- During the years between puberty and the menopause, women's ovaries make a hormone called oestrogen.
- In a few cases these feelings continue and so the physical effects of puberty can be very distressing and confusing.
Synonyms
adolescence, pubescence, sexual maturity, growing up
youth, young adulthood, teenage years, teens, the awkward age
rare juvenescence

Derivatives

pubertal

adjective ˈpjuːbətlˈpjubərd(ə)l

Relating to the period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction.
青春期，发育期；发育
intense physical exercise can delay pubertal development
Example sentencesExamples
- studies of pubertal females
- Long-term treatment with these medications can also slow a child's growth and delay pubertal maturation.
- The glands remain immature until puberty, and it is the secretion of sebum that is associated with pubertal acne.
- Body image issues related to height, weight, pubertal stage, and scarring can contribute to reduced self esteem and negative self image, problems that may persist into adult life.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin pubertas, from puber 'adult', related to pubes (see pubes).

Puberty is from Latin pubertas, from puber ‘adult’, related to pubes ‘genitals’ (source of pubic (early 19th century)).

Definition of puberty in US English:

puberty

nounˈpyo͞obərdēˈpjubərdi

The period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction.
青春期，发育期；发育
the onset of puberty
a particularly traumatic puberty
Example sentencesExamples
- If you have not shown any signs of puberty by the age of fifteen, it is a good idea to visit your GP for a check-up.
- Generally, girls reach puberty approximately six months to a year earlier than boys.
- This is quite common in adolescents and is often first noted at the onset of puberty.
- Times have changed; many girls are now reaching puberty at Primary School.
- Then, girls reach puberty before boys and so are more mature in their both their approach to learning and ability to learn.
- Significant differences in the timing of the onset of puberty between populations are well known.
- In a few cases these feelings continue and so the physical effects of puberty can be very distressing and confusing.
- Central to this are the sex hormones, which are produced at puberty.
- Our study indicates that puberty may also be a highly vulnerable period.
- The possibility that puberty is occurring earlier in Britain than previously has caused great interest.
- Now the gymnasts for instance have been shown to have delayed menarche and also delayed puberty.
- Islam requires women to cover all parts of their body except their face and hands when they reach puberty.
- During the years between puberty and the menopause, women's ovaries make a hormone called oestrogen.
- The onset of acne is usually around puberty, but in a minority of cases it may also start in adulthood.
- During puberty or nearing menopause, many women have irregular periods so no treatment is necessary.
- Some children grow slightly more slowly than others and reach puberty later than average.
- The magnitude of the difference rises substantially after puberty, but the reason for this change is unclear.
- As puberty begins, your body begins to produce hormones that cause your eggs to mature.
- The onset of puberty appears to be triggered by changes in the blood melatonin level.
- An increase in physical size is the first sign of puberty in boys.
Synonyms
adolescence, pubescence, sexual maturity, growing up

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin pubertas, from puber ‘adult’, related to pubes (see pubes).

词汇	puberty
释义	Definition of puberty in English: puberty noun ˈpjuːbətiˈpjubərdi mass noun The period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction. 青春期，发育期；发育 the onset of puberty a particularly traumatic puberty Example sentencesExamples Times have changed; many girls are now reaching puberty at Primary School. The onset of acne is usually around puberty, but in a minority of cases it may also start in adulthood. As puberty begins, your body begins to produce hormones that cause your eggs to mature. Some children grow slightly more slowly than others and reach puberty later than average. The magnitude of the difference rises substantially after puberty, but the reason for this change is unclear. Islam requires women to cover all parts of their body except their face and hands when they reach puberty. Now the gymnasts for instance have been shown to have delayed menarche and also delayed puberty. If you have not shown any signs of puberty by the age of fifteen, it is a good idea to visit your GP for a check-up. The possibility that puberty is occurring earlier in Britain than previously has caused great interest. Central to this are the sex hormones, which are produced at puberty. During puberty or nearing menopause, many women have irregular periods so no treatment is necessary. The onset of puberty appears to be triggered by changes in the blood melatonin level. This is quite common in adolescents and is often first noted at the onset of puberty. Generally, girls reach puberty approximately six months to a year earlier than boys. Our study indicates that puberty may also be a highly vulnerable period. Significant differences in the timing of the onset of puberty between populations are well known. Then, girls reach puberty before boys and so are more mature in their both their approach to learning and ability to learn. An increase in physical size is the first sign of puberty in boys. During the years between puberty and the menopause, women's ovaries make a hormone called oestrogen. In a few cases these feelings continue and so the physical effects of puberty can be very distressing and confusing. Synonyms adolescence, pubescence, sexual maturity, growing up youth, young adulthood, teenage years, teens, the awkward age rare juvenescence Derivatives pubertal adjective ˈpjuːbətlˈpjubərd(ə)l Relating to the period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction. 青春期，发育期；发育 intense physical exercise can delay pubertal development Example sentencesExamples studies of pubertal females Long-term treatment with these medications can also slow a child's growth and delay pubertal maturation. The glands remain immature until puberty, and it is the secretion of sebum that is associated with pubertal acne. Body image issues related to height, weight, pubertal stage, and scarring can contribute to reduced self esteem and negative self image, problems that may persist into adult life. Origin Late Middle English: from Latin pubertas, from puber 'adult', related to pubes (see pubes). Puberty is from Latin pubertas, from puber ‘adult’, related to pubes ‘genitals’ (source of pubic (early 19th century)). Definition of puberty in US English: puberty nounˈpyo͞obərdēˈpjubərdi The period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction. 青春期，发育期；发育 the onset of puberty a particularly traumatic puberty Example sentencesExamples If you have not shown any signs of puberty by the age of fifteen, it is a good idea to visit your GP for a check-up. Generally, girls reach puberty approximately six months to a year earlier than boys. This is quite common in adolescents and is often first noted at the onset of puberty. Times have changed; many girls are now reaching puberty at Primary School. Then, girls reach puberty before boys and so are more mature in their both their approach to learning and ability to learn. Significant differences in the timing of the onset of puberty between populations are well known. In a few cases these feelings continue and so the physical effects of puberty can be very distressing and confusing. Central to this are the sex hormones, which are produced at puberty. Our study indicates that puberty may also be a highly vulnerable period. The possibility that puberty is occurring earlier in Britain than previously has caused great interest. Now the gymnasts for instance have been shown to have delayed menarche and also delayed puberty. Islam requires women to cover all parts of their body except their face and hands when they reach puberty. During the years between puberty and the menopause, women's ovaries make a hormone called oestrogen. The onset of acne is usually around puberty, but in a minority of cases it may also start in adulthood. During puberty or nearing menopause, many women have irregular periods so no treatment is necessary. Some children grow slightly more slowly than others and reach puberty later than average. The magnitude of the difference rises substantially after puberty, but the reason for this change is unclear. As puberty begins, your body begins to produce hormones that cause your eggs to mature. The onset of puberty appears to be triggered by changes in the blood melatonin level. An increase in physical size is the first sign of puberty in boys. Synonyms adolescence, pubescence, sexual maturity, growing up Origin Late Middle English: from Latin pubertas, from puber ‘adult’, related to pubes (see pubes).
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