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AH020387 Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Adolescent

'Adolescent' means 'teen' or 'young adult'?
  

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yes. It typically means teen, or maybe someone under 21, but over the years that definition has stretched to include "kids" in their twenties, or immature adults. Originally, I believe it was meant to refer to children who are either going through puberty or have just been through puberty.

  • yes.
  • It typically means teen, or maybe someone under 21, but over the years that definition has stretched to include "kids" in their twenties, or immature adults.
  • Originally, I believe it was meant to refer to children who are either going through puberty or have just been through puberty.
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yes. It typically means teen, or maybe someone under 21, but over the years that definition has stretched to include "kids" in their twenties, or immature adults. Originally, I believe it was meant to refer to children who are either going through puberty or have just been through puberty.

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