puerility

Meanings

• noun

  The quality or state of being childish or juvenile.

  - "Despite her age, she displayed puerility in her behavior."
  - "The puerility of some adults can be quite amusing."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with puerility
nursery , furbidity , infidelity

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Variants

List of all variants of puerility that leads to same result
puerile , puerilely , puerilities , puerility

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'puer', meaning 'boy' or 'youth'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'puerility' is often used in a derogatory way to describe adults who display childish behavior.

2. The word 'puerile' can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is childish or juvenile.

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Related Concepts

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1. childhood: A period of life characterized by the absence of sexual maturity and the presence of dependence on others.

2. juvenility: The quality or state of being young and inexperienced.

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Culture

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In literature and art, puerility can be used to describe a character or situation that is overly childish or juvenile. It can also be used to criticize adults who display childish behavior.

How to Memorize "puerility"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of children behaving in a mischievous and immature way to visualize puerility.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'puerility' with the image of a child throwing a tantrum.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Underestimate Everybody's Need To Laugh Is Good' to remember the definition of puerility.

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