Teens
Teens
Teens (pronunciation: /tiːnz/), from the Old English tīene, is a term used to describe individuals who are between the ages of 13 and 19 years old. The term is derived from the numbers 13 to 19, which all end in "-teen".
Etymology
The term teens is derived from the Old English tīene, which means "ten more than". This is in reference to the numbers 13 to 19, which are ten more than the numbers three to nine. The term was first used in the late 17th century to describe this age group.
Related Terms
- Adolescence: This is the transitional stage of physical and psychological development that generally occurs during the period from puberty to legal adulthood. The term is often associated with teens, as this is the age group that typically goes through adolescence.
- Puberty: This is the process of physical changes through which a child's body matures into an adult body capable of sexual reproduction. Puberty usually occurs during the teen years.
- Young Adult: This is a term used to describe individuals who are in their late teens to early twenties. It is the stage following the teen years.
- Teenager: This is another term used to describe individuals who are in their teens. It is often used interchangeably with the term "teens".
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Teens
- Wikipedia's article - Teens
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