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Adolescence vs Boyhood - What's the difference?

adolescence | boyhood | Related terms |

As nouns the difference between adolescence and boyhood

is that adolescence is the transitional period of physical and psychological development between childhood and maturity while boyhood is the state or period of being a boy.

adolescence

English

Noun

  • The transitional period of physical and psychological development between childhood and maturity.
    • During adolescence , the body and mind go through many complex changes, some of which are difficult to deal with.

    Synonyms

    * teendom * teenhood

    Related terms

    * adolescent

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    boyhood

    English

    Noun

  • The state or period of being a boy.