adolescent
Translation
adolescent, teenage
Examples
He is going through an adolescent phase.
He is going through an adolescent phase.
The book is about the problems of an adolescent.
The book is about the problems of an adolescent.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) relating to the period between puberty and adulthood He has two adolescent children.
((as a noun)) a young person developing into an adult He is a typical adolescent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: teenage, youthful; Antonyms: infantile, adult
Etymology
From Latin 'adolescere' meaning 'to grow up'. The root 'alere' means 'to nourish'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'adult lessons' – the period of learning to become an adult.