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juvenescent en · ADJ

Pronunciation

  • /ˌdʒuvəˈnɛsənt/

Etymology

From Latin juvenescens, present participle of juvenesco; by surface analysis, juven(ile) + -escent.

Meanings

  1. Especially of one's mind or spirit, becoming juvenile or young.
  2. (rare) Catachresis for juvenile.

Forms

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more juvenescent Degree=Cmp lexicographic
most juvenescent Degree=Sup lexicographic

Deriveds

semperjuvenescent

Relateds

juvenescence · juvenility