Pubescence: meaning, definitions and examples

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pubescence

 

[ pjuหหˆbษ›s(ษ™)ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

stage of development

Pubescence refers to the period of adolescence when a child begins to develop secondary sexual characteristics and becomes capable of sexual reproduction. This stage is marked by physical growth, hormonal changes, and emotional fluctuations.

Synonyms

adolescence, teenage years, youth

Examples of usage

  • During pubescence, teenagers often experience mood swings and hormonal imbalances.
  • Pubescence is a crucial time in a person's life, as it marks the transition from childhood to adulthood.

Translations

Translations of the word "pubescence" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pubescรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเฅŒเคตเคจเคพเคฐเค‚เคญ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pubertรคt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pubertas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะฐั‚ะตะฒะต ะดะพะทั€ั–ะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dojrzewanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ€ๆ˜ฅๆœŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pubertรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pubertad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ergenlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ์ถ˜๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุจู„ูˆุบ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ puberta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ puberta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’ๆ˜ฅๆœŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ puberteta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kynรพroska

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะฝั‹ัั‚ั‹า› ะถะตั‚ั–ะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ“แƒแƒขแƒ”แƒฎแƒ˜แƒก แƒแƒกแƒแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cinsi yetkinlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pubertad

Etymology

The word 'pubescence' originated from the Latin word 'pubescere,' which means 'to reach puberty.' The term has been used in the field of biology and psychology to describe the stage of development when an individual reaches sexual maturity. Pubescence is a critical period in human growth and is characterized by significant physical and emotional changes.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,203, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.