noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The adolescents were excited about the upcoming school prom.

Definition:A young person between childhood and adulthood, typically viewed as having characteristics of both.

From adolescent

Example:The pubertal hormones triggered greatly increased growth spurts.

Definition:Relating to puberty, the transitional phase from childhood to adulthood involving sexual maturation.

From pubertal

Example:Education plays a crucial role in the maturation of adolescents.

Definition:The process of becoming mature, especially the progressive development of the physical and mental attributes of an adolescent.

From maturation