adolescence

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /ˌædəˈlɛsəns/

Noun

adolescence

1. The transitional period of physical and psychological development between childhood and maturity.

   During adolescence, the body and mind go through many complex changes, some of which are difficult to deal with.

   Synonyms: teendom, teenhood

Related terms

• adolescent

Translations

• French: adolescence
• German: Adoleszenz, Pubertät, Flegeljahre, Flegelalter
• Italian: adolescenza
• Portuguese: adolescência
• Russian: ю́ность
• Spanish: adolescencia

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