pubescence

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Noun pubescence has 1 sense

puberty, pubescence - the time of life when sex glands become functional
--₁ is a kind of time of life
--₁ is a part of adolescence

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Pubescence

Definition:

The state or period of reaching sexual maturity; the process of developing secondary sexual characteristics.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: The transitional stage between childhood and adulthood when adolescents undergo physical and emotional changes.

Example sentence: During pubescence, teenagers often experience rapid growth spurts.

Sense 2:

Noun: The condition of being covered in fine hairs or downy growth.

Example sentence: The young leaf is characterized by pubescence on its surface.

Sense 3:

Noun: The act or process of producing pubes, hair in the pubic region.

Example sentence: The onset of pubescence is often accompanied by the growth of pubic hair.