Adolescent Word Meaning

Etymology:

late Middle English (as a noun): via French from Latin adolescent- ‘coming to maturity’, from adolescere, from ad- ‘to’ + alescere ‘grow, grow up’, from alere ‘nourish’. The adjective dates from the late 18th century

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

(of a young person) in the process of developing from a child into an adult

Short Definition:

in process of developing from child into adult

Examples:

• many parents find it hard to understand their adolescent children

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

an adolescent boy or girl

Short Definition:

adolescent boy or girl

Examples:

• the books are aimed at children and adolescents