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Postpubescent

/ˌpoʊst.pjuːˈbɛs.ənt/
adjectiveCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #15000 frequency
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  1. 1

    Referring to the stage of development after puberty.

    "The postpubescent group showed significant changes in their physical and emotional development."
  2. 2

    Describing characteristics or behaviors typical of individuals who have undergone puberty.

    "Postpubescent individuals often experience a range of new social dynamics."

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The term 'postpubescent' is derived from the prefix 'post-' meaning 'after' and 'pubescent', which comes from the Latin 'pubescere', meaning 'to grow hairy' or 'to reach puberty'. The term has evolved to describe individuals who have passed the stage of puberty, typically referring to those who are in their late teens or early adulthood.

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