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adolescence

[ad-l-es-uhns]

noun

  1. 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.

  2. the process or state of growing to maturity.

  3. a period or stage of development, as of a society, preceding maturity.



adolescence

/ ˌæəˈɛəԲ /

noun

  1. the period in human development that occurs between the beginning of puberty and adulthood

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adolescence

  1. The period of physical and psychological development from puberty to the onset of adulthood.

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of adolescence1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin DZŧԳپ, from DZŧԳ-, stem of DZŧŧԲ “growing up” ( adolescent ) + -ia -ia ( def. )
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of adolescence1

C15: via Old French from Latin DZŧԳپ, from DZŧ to grow up, from ŧ to grow, from ŧ to feed, nourish
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Furthermore, studies have also shown that musical training in adolescence increases empathy and prosocial behaviors.

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The Orange County Museum of Art presents its 2025 California Biennial: “Desperate, Scared, But Social,” featuring 12 artists exploring the rich, precocious and often awkward stage of late adolescence through multimedia exhibitions.

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He was inspired by the rock music of his adolescence: Kiss, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin and UFO.

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"It would have been part of the casting process, and no doubt these children have amazing families around them to help their children through a very high-profile and public adolescence."

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The jury made note of how the feature “transported us to a specific time and place, evoking themes of family, heritage, love and adolescence.”

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