adolescence — the period of physical and psychological development from the onset of puberty to maturity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the period of physical and psychological development from the onset of puberty to maturity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌædəˈlesəns/
Korean meaning: 청소년기, 사춘기 (사춘기 시작부터 성인이 될 때까지의 신체적·정신적 발달 시기)
Korean pronunciation: 애더**레**선스
Example Sentences
- My mom still brings up embarrassing stories from my adolescence at every family dinner.
- During adolescence, his voice cracked every time he tried to talk to his crush.
- The transition from childhood to adolescence can be challenging for both parents and children.
adolescence
NOUN//ˌædəˈlesəns//
the period of physical and psychological development from the onset of puberty to maturity
Her teenage years of adolescence brought sudden growth spurts and constant mood swings.
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Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '성장하다'라는 의미의 동사에서 파생되었습니다. 마치 어린이에서 어른으로 '자라나는' 과정을 표현하는 것처럼요.
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📝Examples
“My mom still brings up embarrassing stories from my adolescence at every family dinner.”
“During adolescence, his voice cracked every time he tried to talk to his crush.”
“The transition from childhood to adolescence can be challenging for both parents and children.”
“She spent her entire adolescence convinced that she was adopted because she was the only one in the family who liked vegetables.”
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