Pubescence
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /pjuːˈbɛsəns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pubescence is a noun meaning The state of being in or reaching puberty.
Meaning
The state of being in or reaching puberty.
More Meanings
- (botany, zoology) A covering of fine, soft hairs.
Word Forms
- pubescences
- pubescency
Synonyms for pubescence
Depending on context, synonyms include puberty.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include puberty, sericeous, teenagehood, adultescence, juvenescence, teenhood.
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