Psychological Development Terminology

2 words in this vocabulary list

verb past tense of educate, which means to teach someone or to provide them with information

adjective having been taught or trained; possessing knowledge or information

  • She is a highly educated woman with multiple degrees from prestigious universities.
  • He comes from a family of educated professionals and values education highly.
  • I can't believe how street-educated he is, always knowing the latest trends and news.
  • His years of experience have educated him on the ways of the world beyond what any textbook could teach.

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun, in this case 'adultoid' describes something that is similar to an adult

  • The research study focused on the behavior patterns of adultoid individuals.
  • I heard that adultoid is the new term for young adults who still act like teenagers.
  • She's dating an adultoid who refuses to grow up and take responsibility.
  • The company's corporate culture was described as adultoid, lacking maturity and professionalism.