adolescency

noun

ad·​o·​les·​cen·​cy
ˌa-də-ˈle-sᵊn-sē
plural -es
archaic

Word History

Etymology

Middle English adolescencie, from Latin adolescentia

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of adolescency was in the 15th century

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“Adolescency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adolescency. Accessed 10 Oct. 2024.

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