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Term: adolescence

Definition:

Adolescence refers to the transitional stage of growth and development between childhood and adulthood. It encompasses the physical, psychological, and social changes that occur during this period, typically spanning from puberty to legal adulthood.

Sense 1:

The period of adolescence.

Sample Sentence:

During adolescence, teenagers undergo significant physical and emotional changes.

Sense 2:

The state or quality of being an adolescent.

Sample Sentence:

Adolescence is often characterized by a search for identity and heightened self-consciousness.

Sense 3:

Pertaining to or characteristic of adolescents.

Sample Sentence:

Adolescence years are crucial for personal development and forming friendships.

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