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A2
/tiːnz/
(teen)
adolescent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'teen' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'tene', where 'tene' meant 'grief' or 'trouble'.
Historical Evolution
'tene' transformed into the modern English word 'teen', referring to the age group from 13 to 19.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'grief' or 'trouble', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person aged between 13 and 19'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
possessive form of 'teen', referring to something that belongs to a teenager.
The teen's room was filled with posters.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/03 23:54