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ADOLESCENT

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Adolescent.

How to pronounce adolescent:

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Adolescent - as an adjective

Relating to or peculiar to or suggestive of an adolescent

Example: "Adolescent problems"

Adolescent - as a noun

A juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
striplingteenteenager
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
juvenilejuvenile person
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Adolescent - as an adjective satellite

Being of the age 13 through 19

Example: "Teenage mothers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
teenteenageteenaged

Displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity

Example: "Adolescent insecurity"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jejunejuvenilepuerile

In the state of development between puberty and maturity

Example: "Adolescent boys and girls"

Example Sentences

"The adolescent struggled with peer pressure"
"She is an empathetic adolescent who volunteers at the local animal shelter"
"The adolescent rebelled against his parents' rules"
"He is an adolescent with a promising athletic career"
"The adolescent faced challenges with adjusting to high school"
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Word Game Points

Is ADOLESCENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, adolescent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ADOLESCENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is ADOLESCENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, adolescent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ADOLESCENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is ADOLESCENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, adolescent is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ADOLESCENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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