According to the Oxford English Dictionary, “woman” is defined as “an adult female human being. The counterpart of man.” (“Man,” on the other hand, is not defined as “the counterpart of woman.” Figures.) “Girl,” however, is usually meant to signify “young woman.” Technically, those are correct.

What defines a woman?

1a : an adult female person. b : a woman belonging to a particular category (as by birth, residence, membership, or occupation) —usually used in combination councilwoman. 2 : womankind. 3 : distinctively feminine nature : womanliness. 4 : a woman who is a servant or personal attendant.

What is a grown woman?

A grown man or woman is one who is fully developed and mature, both physically and mentally.

What age is a fully grown woman?

At what age do girls stop growing? Girls tend to have their final growth spurt between the ages of 10 and 14. Most will have reached their adult height by the time they are 15 years old.