Definition

Relating to or characteristic of young people who are between the ages of 13 and 19.

Example

Many teenage students are preparing for their final exams.

Conversation

I was thinking about how challenging teenage years can be.

Totally! There's so much pressure to fit in.

Right? Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by all the expectations.

Me too! It's tough being a teenage student these days.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Teenage → It is formed from "teen" (a colloquial term derived from the suffix "-teen" which refers to the age range of thirteen to nineteen) and "age" (from Old French "age", meaning a period of time). The word "teenage" refers to the period of life between thirteen and nineteen years of age.

Memory Tip

Think of the suffix "-teen" which indicates the ages from thirteen to nineteen, combined with "age" meaning a period of time — that's why teenage refers to this specific age range.

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