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pubescent
01
relating to or in the stage of puberty
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
Examples
During the pubescent phase, adolescents often undergo the development of secondary sexual characteristics such as the growth of facial hair or breast development.
02
covered with fine, soft hairs or down, often referring to plants, animals, or young humans
Examples
The leaves of the young plant were pubescent, giving them a velvety texture.
Lexical Tree
prepubescent
pubescent
pubesc
