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pubertal

/ˈpjuː.bɚ.təl/
pu · ber · tal

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• adjective

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Relating to, occurring in, or characteristic of puberty, the developmental stage during which an individual reaches sexual maturity.

Example

"The pediatric endocrinologist monitored the patient's hormone levels throughout her pubertal growth spurt."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the Latin stem 'pubertat-' (from 'pubertas', meaning the age of maturity or adulthood, derived from 'pubes', meaning adult or full-grown) combined with the adjectival suffix '-al'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pubertal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pubertal
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