Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

postpubescent

Adjective
/ˌpəʊst.pjuː.ˈbɛs.ənt/
Definition
Relating to the stage of development after puberty.
Examples
  • The postpubescent body undergoes various changes that signify maturity.
  • Many postpubescent individuals face changes in their emotional responses and social behaviors.
Meaning
Postpubescent refers to an individual who has gone through puberty and has developed secondary sexual characteristics associated with adulthood.
Synonyms
  • Adult
  • Post-adolescent