Associations to the word «Adolescence»

Wiktionary

ADOLESCENCE, noun. The transitional period of physical and psychological development between childhood and maturity.

Dictionary definition

ADOLESCENCE, noun. The time period between the beginning of puberty and adulthood.
ADOLESCENCE, noun. In the state that someone is in between puberty and adulthood.

Wise words

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