Definition

The condition of being fully grown or developed, typically referring to a person who is legally recognized as an adult.

Example

The adultness of the participants was evident in their mature discussions.

Conversation

I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to embrace adultness.

Yeah? It can be quite overwhelming sometimes.

Definitely! I feel like there are so many responsibilities that come with adultness.

True, but it also brings freedom and the chance to make our own choices.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Adultness → It is formed from "adult" (from Latin "adultus", meaning grown up or mature) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "adultness" refers to the state or quality of being an adult or mature.

Memory Tip

Think of 'adult' as someone who is 'grown up' and 'mature', and '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'adultness' is the state of being an adult.

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