adolescency

/ˌædəˈlɛsɛnsi/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being adolescent; the period of life from puberty to adulthood.

“The psychologist studied the effects of social media on adolescent development and adolescency.”

Synonyms

  • adolescence
  • youth

Antonyms

  • adulthood
  • maturity