Adolescents — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˌa-də-ˈle-sᵊnt/ (noun) /ˌsəb-ˌa-də-ˈle-sᵊnt/ (adjective) ad·o·les·cent

Meaning & Definition of Adolescents

Adolescents (noun)

  1. a young person who is developing into an adult, one who is in the state of adolescence

Adolescents (adjective)

  1. nearly adolescent, almost in the period of adolescence
  2. of, relating to, or characteristic of a subadolescent child

Adolescents (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in kids, teenagers

    similar: juveniles, kiddies, kiddos, kids, minors, moppets, teenagers, tweens, younglings, youngsters, boychicks, boyos (Irish), boys, callants (chiefly Scottish), laddies, lads, nippers, shavelings, shavers, sonnies, striplings, tads, youths, gamins, guttersnipes, hobbledehoys, imps, squirts, urchins, whippersnappers, schoolboys, toddlers, tots, tykes, mama's boys

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Adolescents

The most common words with a similar meaning to Adolescents:

Irish: boyos
Chiefly Scottish: callants
juveniles, kiddies, kiddos, kids, minors, moppets, teenagers, tweens, younglings, youngsters, boychicks, boys, laddies, lads, nippers, shavelings, shavers, sonnies, striplings, tads, youths, gamins, guttersnipes, hobbledehoys, imps, squirts, urchins, whippersnappers, schoolboys, toddlers, tots, tykes, mama's boys

Word Forms of Adolescents

Derived words: subadolescent (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Adolescents

Middle English, borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, borrowed from Latin adolēscent-, adolēscens "young man or woman, youth," noun derivative of adolēscens adolescent:2

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Adolescents

What does "Adolescents" mean?

"Adolescents" means a young person who is developing into an adult, one who is in the state of adolescence. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a young person who is developing into an adult, one who is in the state of adolescence.

What is another word for "Adolescents"?

Other words for "Adolescents" include juveniles, kiddies, kiddos, kids, minors, moppets, teenagers and tweens. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Adolescents" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Adolescents"?

There are 35 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Adolescents". Common alternatives include juveniles, kiddies, kiddos, kids, minors, moppets, teenagers, tweens, younglings and youngsters.

Is "Adolescents" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Adolescents" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Adolescents"?

"Adolescents" is pronounced /ˌa-də-ˈle-sᵊnt/ as a noun and /ˌsəb-ˌa-də-ˈle-sᵊnt/ as an adjective and divided into syllables as ad·o·les·cent.

What is the origin of the word "Adolescents"?

"Adolescents" comes from Middle English, borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, borrowed from Latin adolēscent-, adolēscens "young man or woman, youth," noun derivative of adolēscens adolescent:2. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Adolescents" meaning "as in kids, teenagers"?

When "Adolescents" (noun) means as in kids, teenagers, synonyms include juveniles, kiddies, kiddos, kids, minors and moppets.

What does "Adolescents" mean as a noun?

As a noun, "Adolescents" means: a young person who is developing into an adult, one who is in the state of adolescence.