Adolescence
Pronunciation: /ˌædəˈlɛsəns/
Adolescence (noun)
- The period in a person’s life when they grow from a child into an adult, usually during the teenage years.
- A stage of development marked by physical, emotional, and social changes as a person becomes more independent.
Examples
- Adolescence can feel confusing at first.
- During adolescence, many people change their interests.