Definition of Adolescent

1. Noun. A juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity.

Exact synonyms: Stripling, Teen, Teenager
Generic synonyms: Juvenile, Juvenile Person
Specialized synonyms: Chebab, Mod, Pachuco, Punk, Punk Rocker, Rocker, Young Buck, Young Man
Derivative terms: Adolesce

2. Adjective. Relating to or peculiar to or suggestive of an adolescent. "Adolescent problems"
Derivative terms: Adolesce, Adolescence
Partainyms: Adolescence

3. Adjective. Being of the age 13 through 19. "The teen years"
Exact synonyms: Teen, Teenage, Teenaged
Similar to: Immature, Young
Derivative terms: Adolesce, Adolescence

4. Adjective. Displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity. "Puerile jokes"
Exact synonyms: Jejune, Juvenile, Puerile
Similar to: Immature
Derivative terms: Jejuneness, Jejunity, Juvenility, Puerility

5. Adjective. In the state of development between puberty and maturity. "Adolescent boys and girls"
Similar to: Immature
Derivative terms: Adolesce, Adolescence

Definition of Adolescent

1. a. Growing; advancing from childhood to maturity.

2. n. A youth.

Definition of Adolescent

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Adolescent

1. An individual during the period of adolescence. (18 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Adolescent

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adolescent (current term)
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adolescent albuminuria
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adolescent medicine
adolescent nutrition
adolescent psychiatry
adolescent psychology
adolescent round back
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