adolescent
Translation
adolescent, teenager
Examples
He is a typical adolescent.
He is a typical adolescent.
Adolescents often feel misunderstood.
Adolescents often feel misunderstood.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) adolescent a young person who is developing into an adult He is a typical adolescent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: teenager, youth; Antonyms: child, adult
Etymology
From Latin 'adolescere' (to grow up), from 'ad-' (to) + 'alescere' (to grow).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the stage of 'adding lessons' to life before becoming an adult.