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1. adolescence

noun. ['ˌædəˈlɛsəns, ˌædoʊˈlɛsəns'] the time period between the beginning of puberty and adulthood.

Etymology

  • adolescence (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • adolescence (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

Rhymes with Adolescence

  • convalescence
  • quintessence
  • phosphorescence
  • obsolescence
  • luminescence
  • evanescence
  • coalescence
  • acquiescence
  • senescence
  • essence

How do you pronounce adolescence?

Pronounce adolescence as ˌædəˈlɛsəns.

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2. adolescence

noun. ['ˌædəˈlɛsəns, ˌædoʊˈlɛsəns'] in the state that someone is in between puberty and adulthood.

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Etymology

  • adolescence (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • adolescence (Old French (842-ca. 1400))