adulthood

Definition

The state or condition, for humans and other animals, of physical and psychological maturity: being an adult.

Etymology

From adult + -hood.

Example Sentences

• "Meronyms: young adulthood; emerging adulthood (sometimes construed as coordinate)"
• "Adulthood enables us to survive in the wilderness."
• "Meronyms: young adulthood; emerging adulthood (sometimes construed as coordinate)"