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adolescence
noun ad·o·les·cence \ˌa-də-ˈle-sən(t)s\
: the period of life when a child develops into an adult
Full Definition of ADOLESCENCE
1
: the state or process of growing up
2
: the period of life from puberty to maturity terminating legally at the age of majority
3
: a stage of development (as of a language or culture) prior to maturity
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First Known Use of ADOLESCENCE
15th century
ADOLESCENCE Defined for Kids
adolescence
noun ad·o·les·cence \ˌa-də-ˈle-səns\
Definition of ADOLESCENCE for Kids
: the period of life between childhood and adulthood
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adolescence
noun ad·o·les·cence \ˌad-əl-ˈes-ən(t)s\
Medical Definition of ADOLESCENCE
1
: the state or process of growing up
2
: the period of life from puberty to maturity terminating legally at the age of majority
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