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adolescences

ad·o·les·cence
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ad-l-es-uh ns]
    • /ˌæd lˈɛs əns/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ad-l-es-uh ns]
    • /ˌæd lˈɛs əns/

Definitions of adolescences word

  • noun adolescences the transitional period between puberty and adulthood in human development, extending mainly over the teen years and terminating legally when the age of majority is reached; youth. 1
  • noun adolescences the process or state of growing to maturity. 1
  • noun adolescences a period or stage of development, as of a society, preceding maturity. 1
  • noun adolescences Plural form of adolescence. 1
  • noun adolescences plural of adolescence. 0
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Origin of adolescences

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Middle French < Latin adolēscentia. See adolescent, -ence

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Parts of speech for Adolescences

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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adolescences popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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