adolescence

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌædəˈlɛsəns/

• Audio (UK)

  (file)

Noun

Singular adolescence

Plural none

1. (uncountable) Adolescence is when a person changes from a child into a biological adult.
   • Synonym: abolescence
2. (uncountable) Adolescence is when a person is going through puberty or just passed puberty.

Related words

• abolesce
• abolescent