Teenager

Definition

Teenager refers to a person aged between thirteen and nineteen years, considered the transitional stage between childhood and adulthood.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈtiːnˌeɪ.dʒɚ/
• Respelling: TEEN-ay-jur

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈtiːnˌeɪ.dʒə/
• Respelling: TEEN-ay-juh

Etymology

The word "teenager" emerged in the early 20th century in the United States, combining "teen," derived from the Old English "-tēne" (as in thirteen, fourteen), with the suffix "-ager," denoting a person of a certain age.

Derivatives

• Teen (noun)
• Teenage (adjective)
• Teenhood (noun)
• Teendom (noun, informal)
• Teenagerish (adjective, informal)

Synonyms

• Adolescent
• Youth
• Youngster

Antonyms

• Child
• Adult
• Elder

Usage

The noun "teenager" is commonly used to describe individuals in their teenage years. For example, "The school is organizing a workshop for teenagers."

Related Terms

• Adolescence: The period of life from puberty to adulthood.
• Puberty: The process of physical changes marking the transition to sexual maturity.
• Juvenile: A young person or individual under legal age.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A person aged between thirteen and nineteen: Refers to individuals in their teenage years.
  • Example: "The teenager was excited to attend her first concert."
• A person undergoing significant physical, emotional, and social changes: Describes the developmental stage of transitioning from childhood to adulthood.
  • Example: "Being a teenager can be challenging due to peer pressure."