adolescence

noun
UK: /ˌæd.əˈles.əns/
US: /ˌæd.əˈles.əns/

  1. The period of life when a young person develops from a child into an adult.

    1. His adolescence was a difficult time for him. [ ] [ ]
    2. During adolescence, young people experience many physical and emotional changes which mark adolescence. [ ] [ ]

  2. The transitional stage of development between childhood and adulthood, typically spanning the ages of 10 to 19.

    1. She had already experienced a difficult adolescence. [ ] [ ]
    2. The challenges faced during adolescence can significantly impact later life, as shown in research regarding adolescence. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

teens youth

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "adolescence" in English means: The period of life when a young person develops from a child into an adult., The transitional stage of development between childhood and adulthood, typically spanning the ages of 10 to 19..

The phonetic transcription of "adolescence" is /ˌæd.əˈles.əns/ in British English and /ˌæd.əˈles.əns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "adolescence": teens, youth.

Example usage of "adolescence": "His adolescence was a difficult time for him.". More examples on the page.