Definition of Adolescent
Adolescent
ad·o·les·cent
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
a young person who is developing into a mature adult;
e.g. This adventure book is directed towards adolescents and young adults.
(adjective)
the quality of being young or juvenile in age or action;
e.g. It was an adolescent hawk, barely more than a fledgeling.
(adjective)
of or related to being in adolescence;
e.g. Adolescent boys and girls are encouraged to read this book in preparation for their high school years.
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