adolescence
Translation
adolescence, teenage years, puberty
Examples
Adolescence can be a difficult time for many.
Adolescence can be a difficult time for many.
She wrote a book about the challenges of adolescence.
She wrote a book about the challenges of adolescence.
Grammar Patterns
in/during adolescence He changed a lot during adolescence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: youth, puberty, teenage years
Etymology
From Latin 'adolescere' (to grow up), from 'ad-' (to) + 'alescere' (to grow). The '-ence' suffix denotes a state or quality.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'adult-in-essence'. It's the stage of becoming an adult.