Nonage

Pronunciation: /ˈnɑnɪdʒ/

Definitions of nonage

noun the state or condition of being a minor or underage

Example Sentences

A1 In nonage, children are not yet adults.

A2 During his nonage, he lived with his grandparents.

B1 The nonage of the company's employees ranged from 18 to 25.

B2 She felt restricted by her nonage and couldn't wait to turn 18.

C1 The nonage of the law prevented minors from entering the club.

C2 His nonage was a time of innocence and curiosity before adulthood took over.

Examples of nonage in a Sentence

formal During their nonage, children require guidance and supervision.

informal When they were young, they didn't have much freedom during their nonage.

slang Kids in their nonage don't know what they're doing half the time.

figurative The company is still in its nonage, trying to establish itself in the market.

Grammatical Forms of nonage

• plural: nonages
• comparative: more nonage
• superlative: most nonage
• present tense: nonage
• future tense: will nonage
• perfect tense: has nonaged
• continuous tense: is nonaging
• singular: nonage
• positive degree: nonage
• infinitive: to nonage
• gerund: nonaging
• participle: nonaged

Origin and Evolution of nonage

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'nonage' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French term 'nonage' meaning 'minority'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'nonage' has evolved to refer to a period of immaturity or youth, specifically in legal contexts to denote a state of being a minor or not of legal age.