adolescency
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B2
/ˌædəˈlɛsənsi/
(adolescence)
growth phase
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adolescency' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adolescentia', where 'adolescere' meant 'to grow up'.
Historical Evolution
'adolescentia' transformed into the Old French word 'adolescence', and eventually became the modern English word 'adolescency'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the process of growing up', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the teenage years'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the period of life when a child develops into an adult; the teenage years.
Adolescency is a time of significant change and growth.
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Last updated: 2025/05/11 17:36