pubescence en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /pjuːˈbɛsəns/
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Etymology
From Latin pūbēscentia, from pūbēscō.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The state of being in or reaching puberty.
- (countable, uncountable) A covering of fine, soft hairs.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pubescency | alternative, archaic | lexicographic | |
| pubescences | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
prepubescence · postpubescence
Relateds
Translations (2)
bg ю́ношество (state of being in or reaching puberty) · bg пуберте́т (state of being in or reaching puberty)