American English pronunciation
How to pronounce adolescents
IPA transcription: [,ædə'lɛsənts]
Pronunciation variants: [,ædə'lɛsənts][,ædoʊ'lɛsənts]
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Noun
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a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity
Usage examples
- The adolescents then typically join the Young Communist League.
- She taught young children and adolescents in mental institutions and hospitals.
- Participant modeling has been proven to be effective for children and adolescents.
- It can even be applied to female adolescents.
- However, it occasionally occurs in adolescents and adults.
- The Children's and adolescents' wards cater for all paediatric specialities.