Pubescent

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈpjuːbɛsənt/

Definitions of pubescent

adjective relating to or in the stage of adolescence when a person becomes capable of sexual reproduction

Example Sentences

A1 The pubescent boy was starting to experience changes in his body.

A2 During puberty, many pubescent teenagers go through emotional ups and downs.

B1 The pubescent stage is a time of physical and hormonal changes for adolescents.

B2 Parents need to be understanding and supportive of their pubescent children during this challenging time.

C1 The pubescent period can be a confusing and overwhelming time for both teenagers and their parents.

C2 Psychologists often work with pubescent individuals to help them navigate the challenges of adolescence.

Examples of pubescent in a Sentence

formal The doctor explained that the pubescent stage is a normal part of adolescent development.

informal My little sister is going through her pubescent phase and it's driving my parents crazy.

slang I remember feeling so awkward and pubescent in middle school.

figurative The pubescent growth of the city's skyline symbolizes its rapid development.

Grammatical Forms of pubescent

past tense

pubescented

plural

pubescents

comparative

more pubescent

superlative

most pubescent

present tense

pubesces

future tense

will pubesce

perfect tense

have pubesced

continuous tense

is pubescing

singular

pubescent

positive degree

pubescent

infinitive

to pubesce

gerund

pubescing

participle

pubescenting

Origin and Evolution of pubescent

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'pubescent' originated from the Latin word 'pubescent-' which means reaching puberty or being of the age of puberty.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the age of reaching puberty, 'pubescent' has evolved to also refer to the stage of development in plants where they start to produce hairs or downy growth.