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Term: Adolescents

Description:

Adolescents, often referred to as teenagers, are individuals in the transitional stage between childhood and adulthood. This period is characterized by various physical, emotional, and social changes as young people develop their identity and navigate the challenges of growing up.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun - Singular: An adolescent refers to a single young person in the teenage years.
• Example Sentence: The adolescent struggled with the decision of which college to attend.
2. Noun - Plural: Adolescents, as a plural noun, collectively represents a group of young individuals in their teenage years.
• Example Sentence: The school organized a program to address the unique needs of adolescents in the community.
3. Adjective: The term "adolescents" can also function as an adjective to describe something related to or suitable for teenagers.
• Example Sentence: The bookstore had a section dedicated to adolescent literature.

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