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adolescence

nounfemininegeneral usevery common/ɐðulɨʃˈsẽsjɐ/a·do·les·cên·ci·a

Definition

1

The period of life between childhood and adulthood, characterized by significant physical and psychological changes.

Usage examples

Adolescence can be a challenging time for both teens and parents.
He wrote a book about his experiences during adolescence.

Common combinations

early adolescencelate adolescenceadolescence psychologyproblems in adolescence