ADOLESCENT


Meaning of ADOLESCENT in English

n.

Pronunciation: -s ə nt

Function: noun

Etymology: French, from Latin adolescent-, adolescens, present participle of adolescere to grow up ― more at ADULT

Date: 15th century

: one that is in the state of adolescence

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