adolescence
/ˌædəˈlɛsəns/ · a·do·les·cence
noun
- The transitional period of physical and psychological development between childhood and maturity. During adolescence, the body and mind go through many complex changes, some of which are difficult to deal with.
Did you know? Although the word has been in English since the 1600s, the idea of a distinct teenage phase only became widespread in the mid‑20th century, alongside the rise of the term ‘teenager’.