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Adolescence vs Pubescence - What's the difference?

adolescence | pubescence |

As nouns the difference between adolescence and pubescence

is that adolescence is the transitional period of physical and psychological development between childhood and maturity while pubescence is the state of being in or reaching puberty.

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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    pubescence

    English

    Noun

  • The state of being in or reaching puberty.
  • (anatomy) A covering of fine, soft hairs.

    • Related terms

    *pubescent