teenage
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B1
/ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒ/
adolescent period
Etymology
Etymology Information
'teenage' originates from the English word 'teen,' which refers to the numbers ending in '-teen' (13-19), combined with 'age' to denote the period of life.
Historical Evolution
'Teen' was derived from the Old English 'tēon,' meaning 'ten,' and evolved into the modern English 'teen.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the numbers 13-19, and over time it evolved to describe the age group of people in that range.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of people aged 13 to 19.
She is a teenage girl with a passion for music.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35