adolescent

//ˌædəˈlesənt//
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Noun

adolescentsPlural
1

A young person who is developing into an adult, typically between the ages of 13 and 19.

The program provides support for adolescents dealing with stress.

Adjective

1

Relating to or characteristic of adolescence or adolescents.

Adolescent behavior can be unpredictable and emotional.

2

Immature or childish in behavior.

His adolescent behavior at the meeting embarrassed everyone.

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